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
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Cape Town is a beautiful port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, with a colorful mix of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes.
Learn, analyze, and compare three vibrant Francophone cities: Paris, France; Rabat, Morocco; and Dakar, Senegal up close with a cross-cultural sem...
African Studies - All Programs
Rwanda offers a unique opportunity to study ethnic conflicts and genocide, from causation to transformation and prevention. In less than 100 days in 1994, more than 1 mill...
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Nairobi is Kenya's political capital, and the principal economic, diplomatic and cultural center in East Africa. The city's modern skyscrapers coexist in harmony with Keny...
At NYU Accra students experience firsthand the diversity and complexity of West Africa. The academic center in Ghana is unique among NYU's locations because students take...
The NYU London academic center, located in the literary district of Bloomsbury that is also home to the British Museum and the University of London, offers students a uniq...
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 Rab...
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...
