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  • Locations: Lille, France
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Program Sponsor: Demo 
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Certificate in African Studies 1

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The Arcadia Certificate in African Studies is an innovative program of study that enables undergraduate students to earn an additional academic credential for their focus on area studies. The Certificate Program draws upon the extensive course offerings and resources of The College's overseas programs in Tanzania, South Africa, France, and the United Kingdom. The African Studies Certificate Program not only draws upon the extensive resources of The College of Global Studies, but is also based on and closely tied to the mission of both The College of Global Studies and Arcadia University.

Students will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of learning experiences from courses to research, co- and extra-curricular activities. This interdisciplinary, global program of studies is centered in the humanities, social sciences and sciences.

Structure

There are two options for completing the Certificate program:

Option 1:

Students must study in two different programs of The College of Global Studies, and one must be either the program in Tanzania or South Africa. Students are required to complete a minimum of 20 semester hour credits, including the capstone research project.

Option 2:

Students study at The College's program in Tanzania or South Africa for at least one semester. Students are required to complete a minimum of 20 semester hour credits, including the capstone research project. A total of 4 semester hours' credit of coursework in African Studies may be transferred from the student's home institution into the Certificate.

 

 

Requirements

Any student who qualifies to study on a program through The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University is eligible to apply for the certificate program in African Studies. Application for the certificate is to be made to The College of Global Studies.

Students will earn an Arcadia University Certificate in African Studies by:

  • completing 20 semester hours of credit in interdisciplinary African Studies

  • maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all courses and academic experiences.

  • preparing a capstone research project (a 5-6,000 word paper or presentation of equivalent work) along with an oral presentation on African Studies, for 4 semester hours of credit.

 

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