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Associate of African-American Studies
Peralta Community College District - Merritt College
- Oakland, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate in Arts in African-American Studies at Merritt College, Oakland, For full-time on-campus students.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in African-American Studies
- Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
- Communicate findings clearly
- And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Sales Associate
- Office Coordinator
- Entry-Level Trainee
Curriculum
- African-American Studies is listed as an AA degree on the Merritt People
- Culture
- And Society page
- Its course list is in the curriculum catalogue
- Which could not be read. Associate degrees combine the major courses with the local general education pattern and total at least 60 degree-applicable units.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent
- College transcripts for transfers.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent, College transcripts for transfers.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 89
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of African-American Studies. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,570 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $250 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Merritt College |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | People, Culture, And Society |
| Department | African-American Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,570 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $250 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,460 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 67, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 89.