Study Abroad Programs: African Studies
African Studies is an interdisciplinary field that offers students an opportunity to explore the history, culture, and contemporary issues of Africa. Students pursuing this program will study the social, political, economic, and environmental challenges facing the African continent. They will gain an understanding of the diversity of African cultures, languages, and religions.
The curriculum for African Studies is typically designed to give students a broad understanding of the continent's history and contemporary issues. Coursework may cover topics such as African literature, music, art, politics, economics, religion, and anthropology. Students may also have the opportunity to study a specific region or country in depth. Many programs offer immersive experiences such as field trips and study abroad opportunities, allowing students to gain firsthand experience and engage with local communities.
Completing a program in African Studies can lead to a variety of career paths, including international development, diplomacy, education, journalism, and non-profit work. Graduates are equipped with a deep understanding of the complexities of the African continent and the tools to contribute to positive change. Programs in African Studies are available at universities across the United States, and study abroad opportunities provide students with the chance to experience African culture and society firsthand.
African Studies - Featured Programs
Learn, analyze, and compare three vibrant Francophone cities: Paris, France; Rabat, Morocco; and Dakar, Senegal up close with a cross-cultural sem...
Live, Learn, and Lead in Dakar, Senegal!
Spend a semester or academic year in Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant coastal capital—where tradition meets inno...
African Studies - All Programs
Designed for students who want to dive deeply into African history, CIEE's Summer in Ghanaian Studies program is a challenging and fascinating opportunity to explore Ghana...
Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at SOAS, University of London!What SOAS has to offer •Specialization in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle...
Marquette University South Africa Service Learning Program is based in cosmopolitan Cape Town, at the southern tip of the African continent. The people of South Africa cal...
Fortify your Arabic language skills with the Amideast Education Abroad program in the imperial city of Rabat, Morocco’s bustling capital in which Arab, European, indigenou...
Participate in this extraordinary international internship or volunteer opportunity in Cape Town, South Africa that is personalized and tailored to your interests and expe...
ThisWorldMusic's Study in Ghana program offers academic or professional credit from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Participants live at the world renowned Dagbe ...
Restricted Program - only open to students currently enrolled at Berea College...
Whether walking through the rolling hills of Tanzania's Southern Highlands or paddling a dugout canoe with a Bakiga guide through the mysterious depths of Uganda's gorgeou...
This course provides students an overview of the ecological systems in southern Africa, their management and related conservation issues, with emphasis on the ecosystems a...
The American Graduate School (AGS) offers study abroad programs in the heart of Paris for undergraduate students from all over the world. Options include Summer, Fall, Spr...
UNE's campus in Tangier, Morocco offers a variety of English-language courses in the sciences, humanities, business and the arts, as well as language study in Arabic. Beca...
Spend your summer in the capital of this Mediterranean country while improving your Arabic, gaining greater insight into present-day Moroccan society, and immersing yourse...
