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Ph.D. Program
The Program is designed to provide students with the flexibility to design courses of study that reflect their individual interests and are responsive to emerging fields of research within African, African American, and African Diaspora Studies. The program's requirements have also been specifically designed so that dual degree students can complete all requirements in both programs. The Program admits students for the Ph.D. degree only. All applicants will automatically be considered for fellowship awards. All students in good standing are provided full tuition and living stipends.
Three-Track Approach
The three tracks of concentration in African Studies, African American Studies, or Diaspora Studies will allow students to select both a topical and an area studies sub-field. Hence, for example, a student who wishes to study public policy can do so while focusing attention on the experiences of African peoples in specific locations in the United States, South America, Africa, or the Caribbean.
Prospective students must identify which track they will pursue during the first year of study; however, double track concentrations are welcomed and encouraged.
To obtain the Ph.D., students will be required to meet the following requirements:
- Complete the Core Program and pass the First-Year Comprehensive Examination at the end of the first year
- Pass an examination in a language of library research by October of the second year (for students pursing research in a language other than English)
- Complete 20 course units (includes four Core and two Second-Tier Courses)
- Complete two years introduction to an African language (for students who select the African Studies track)
- Submit an A. M. Paper by the end of the second year (for Ph.D. students only)
- Pass the Final Oral Examination, based on a draft proposal for doctoral research and written statements on four related fields of specialization (two major and two minor)
- Submit a Dissertation that is acceptable to both the graduate group and the Graduate Council of the Faculties
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