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Bachelor of Africana Studies

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

An interdisciplinary study of the history, Culture, Politics and society of the African diaspora.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Africana Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Africana Studies Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
Project Assistant
Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
Including Introduction to African American and Africana Studies
Introduction to African-American History
Gender
Race
And Medicine
Introduction to Global Health
Race
Ethnicity
And Inequality
Black Feminist Studies
Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Freshmen: high school completion with at least 1 year of mathematics (3 years for STEM majors)
minimum 3.0 GPA (B)
the English requirement; transfers from college accepted; music and dance need an audition; some majors (design
nursing
film options) have extra selection steps.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

High school completion (freshmen; at least 1 year of high school mathematics, 3 years for STEM majors; A-G courses if US high school; IGCSE: 5 subjects incl. 2 A/AS) or transfer from college; music and dance need audition

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 43
Cambridge 162
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Africana Studies. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,646 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Long Beach
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Africana Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Jan 2027
51 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.