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Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies

Shorelight Group - The University of Texas at San Antonio

USA,Texas

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 19,871/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

Apply Date

USA, Texas

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 35,000 +

Int. Students: 1,050 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies

Program Overview

UTSA’s African American Studies degree is an interdisciplinary program designed to encourage the exploration and understanding of Black lives and communities with an intersectional perspective. The B.A. in African American Studies is grounded in student-centered, transformative instruction where students and professors contribute to the creation of knowledge.

African American Studies majors have a choice of four specialization areas to enhance their learning experience. The available specializations are Political Thought and Public Policy, African Diaspora and Globalization, Social Movements, and Culture and Society. Students are required to complete 78 semester credit hours from a stepwise program of study, including 21 semester credit hours from one of four specialization areas: Political Thought and Public Policy, African Diaspora and Globalization, Social Movements, and Culture and Society.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2025		Open
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,871 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - The University of Texas at San Antonio

CAD 14,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

No Scholarship update for Spring 2025

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.