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Bachelor of African and African American Studies

About the program

Interdisciplinary study of the histories, Cultures and experiences of African-descended communities in the US and worldwide.

Develop foundational and applied understanding of African and African American Studies. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Draws on sociology
Political science
Anthropology
Religion and culture. Includes undergraduate research with faculty through ASPIRE
The Engaged Citizen Program and an HSS 3+3 pre-law route (bachelor's and law degree in six years). Concentrations and courses are not listed.

Secondary school completion with transcript, Secondary School Report (international supplement) and midyear report, Two teacher recommendations.

Check the requirements and deadlines: Restrictive Early Action 1 November
Regular Decision 1 January. Apply through the Common Application with the Harvard College Questions and pay the 95 USD fee or request a waiver. Submit SAT or ACT scores
School report with transcript
Two teacher recommendations
Midyear report and a financial aid application. An alumni interview may be arranged. Decisions come mid-December early action or end of March
Reply by 1 May
No deposit required.

Campus	Cambridge
Faculty or school	Harvard College
Department	Department of African and African American Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.