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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
African American Studies Concentration (GR)
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About the Program
As a program affilated with the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (OIGP), in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts, the African American Studies Concentration provides current M.S./M.A. and Ph.D. students the opportunity to specialize in Black Studies research and methods within their major field. These graduate students can build their expertise in the practice, theories, methods, and approaches to the study of African American life and African diasporic history, culture, and experience. A concentration is completed in collaboration with the graduate student’s home department or program and in consultation with the student’s major adviser. Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Website African American Studies Concentration Website Program Requirements
12 Credits Required (12 credits for MA/MS) (variable credits for PHD) Required Courses (6 credits)
Electives (6 credits)
Doctoral students can take as many additional courses as necessary to provide expertise in their specific research area. Electives come from multiple fields, which represent the breadth of African American Studies’ interdisciplinary scope. Eligible courses are described below. Students may also take approved special topics courses related to their course of study. Special topics course eligibility will be determined in consultation with the student’s major adviser and the director of African American Studies. Additional Information
Participating programs: - American Studies, MA & American Studies, PHD
- Anthropology, MS & Anthropology, PHD
- History, MA & History, PHD
- Languages and Cultures, MA & Languages and Cultures, PHD
- Political Science, MA & Political Science, PHD
Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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