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Bachelor of Arts in African and African-American Studies State University of New York College at Brockport State University of New York College at Brockport, USA

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USD 15768

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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76

TOEFL

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80%

Min GPA

Program Overview

African and African-American Studies offers students a broader and deeper understanding of our world. We promote global and inclusive perspectives—drawing from history, literature, the arts and the social sciences—to explore the realities and life experiences of Africans and African Americans. For students of any ethnic background, a major in AAS offers a uniquely rounded liberal arts education that can lead to a wide variety of career options or further studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate the purpose and history of the field of African and African-African American Studies, and its proclivity to offer a corrective to mainstream representations of Africa and Africans.
  • Interpret the Africana experience by applying methodologies and perspectives in African and African American studies.
  • Identify key themes on how race, ethnicity, class and gender impact issues in African and African American Studies from a variety of disciplinary approaches.
  • Analyze the historical experiences of African people on the continent of Africa and in the Diaspora, underscoring crucial themes relevant to their experiences.
  • Analyze the literary expressions and contributions of African people on the continent of Africa or in the Diaspora, including analysis of seminal literary treatises from ancient times to the present.
  • Analyze the experience of African people on the continent of Africa or in the Diaspora from the perspective of the social sciences.
  • Apply the skills and knowledge acquired in their studies to practical use, such as going on for further study or serving as agents of change in their own settings and communities.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    76 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    80% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    15768

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 50

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    International Scholarships

    First-Year International Scholarships

    All accepted first-year international applicants are guaranteed $7,500 in scholarships (Empire + Green). 

    Additionally, International students will be automatically considered for our Gold + Empire awards and/or recommendation to our Honors program. On-campus residency is required. Scholarships are merit-based and not applicable for athletes.

    2024/25 Award Amounts

    Award Amount (USD) Eligibility
    Empire
    Scholarship
    $5,000
    (renewable for 4 years)
    All admitted first-year international students who pay out-of-state tuition.
    Green
    Scholarship
    $2,500
    (renewable for 4 years)
    All admitted first-year international students. Stackable with Empire scholarship.
    Gold
    Scholarship
    $4,500
    (renewable for 4 years)
    Merit scholarship for high achieving applicants. Stackable with Empire scholarship.
    Honors/Prometheus Award $6,000 (renewable for 4 years) + campus parking pass Students accepted to Honors College. Separate application required. Fall start only. Stackable with Empire scholarship.

    Transfer International Scholarships

    Brockport also awards transfer scholarships designed for students who come to Brockport after completing a minimum of 24 college credits at another College or University. These awards are competitive and reviewed following a student’s admission to Brockport.

    $3,000 International Transfer Award

    Eligibility Requirement
    Transfer GPA* 3.0+
    Campus Residency Requirement No
    Required Institutional GPA for Renewal 3.0
    Maximum Years of Eligibility 2

    Amount/ Range

    • Green Scholarships = $2,500, for a total of $6,500 (renewable for four years)
    • Gold Scholarship = $4,500, for a total of $8,500 (renewable for four years)
    • Honors (Prometheus) Scholarship = $6,000, for a total of $10,000 (renewable for four years)

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