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Black World Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ohio Wesleyan University

Program Overview

OWU's Black World Studies Program is interdisciplinary in character, with its core curriculum involving educational approaches from political science, literature, sociology, anthropology, history, religion, art, psychology, and economics. You're encouraged to participate in fieldwork and internships, with study abroad opportunities available for you in Africa and the Caribbean.We recognize how different areas of the black experience influence each other, so our program reflects that. Our courses show the connection between politics, the arts, geography, education, business, and other areas. With these classes, you will develop an awareness and appreciation of the social, political, and cultural diversity of the black world. You'll also be able to recognize, evaluate, and analyze the historic, artistic, scientific, and humanitarian contributions of Africans, individually and collectively, to the world.

Program Key Stats

$49962



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Eligibility Criteria

2.8
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6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

BWS 105 and BWS 200X (Critical Race Theory) pending CAP approval.One course from Category I: African,Three courses from Category II: African-American,Four courses from Category III: Electives,Courses in Categories I and II may also be used as elective courses for the major and minor.

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