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    Africology and African American Studies (MA)

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    Philadelphia, USMAIn-person2 years
    $28,386.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $28,386.

    About the program

    The program provides advanced understanding of dynamics, experiences, and traditions of people of African descent through African-centered/Afrocentric paradigms. Students focus on areas such as African regional geography, Afrocentric theory, Caribbean culture, ethnographic methods, gender studies, history, languages, literature, mass media, popular culture, psychology, research methods, and social and political thought.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $15,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University is $28,386 across 30 required credits.
    Is Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University online or in-person?
    Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University is offered in-person.
    How long does Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University take to complete?
    Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University?
    Post-completion work rights for Africology and African American Studies (MA) at Temple University: 12 months OPT (US)