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African American studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Coe College

Program Overview

The African American studies major offers students the opportunity to study African American culture through an interdisciplinary approach. Students take courses in areas such as history, literature and sociology in order to gain a deep understanding of the major figures and movements that have helped define African American culture, as well as the lived experiences of African Americans in the United States and the world.African American culture is a crucial strand of the American experience as a whole, and students who study African American studies develop a strong foundation for thinking critically about both African American life, as well as the United States, in all of its multicultural complexity.

Program Key Stats

$50314



50 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.6
33
80

1270
6
68

Additional Information & Requirements

Under Coe's test-optional policy, ACT/SAT scores are not required for students applying for admission. The test-optional policy gives select students the option to decide if their standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) will be considered in the application review process. Students applying under the test-optional policy will still be considered for a Trustee Scholarship valued at $28,000 per year. Only students applying as first-year applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher may choose to exclude their test score from the application process.

Career Options

  • Business Manager
  • Community Developer
  • Foreign Service Specialist
  • Historian
  • Journalist/Writer
  • Media Relations Consultant
  • Multicultural Consultant
  • Museum Curator/Director

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