The Pan-African Studies Department offers courses that may be applied toward graduate degrees in other areas. Students must obtain their program advisor's permission before enrolling in these courses. Students who are interested in more information on these courses should contact the Chair of the Department.

Program Admission Information

Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Pan-African Studies program must meet the following standards:

• a minimum 2.75 undergraduate cumulative grade point average;
• the submission of an official transcript reflecting previous degree earned;
• at least two letters of recommendation;
• a combined score of a least 900 on the Graduate Record Examination; and
• the submission of a personal statement and CV.

Thesis Option

Core Courses 15

• PAS 601: Graduate Research Methods
• PAS 602: Theories and Issues in Pan-African Studies
• Nine (9) credit hours of PAS courses for graduate credit distributed as follows:
  • Three (3) credit hours in Historical Studies;
  • Three (3) credit hours in Cultural Studies; and
  • Three (3) credit hours in Social Studies.

Concentration Areas:

African American Studies 12

• Nine (9) credit hours of PAS courses for graduate credit focusing on African Americans distributed as follows:
  • Three (3) credit hours in Historical Studies;
  • Three (3) credit hours in Cultural Studies; and
  • Three (3) credit hours in Social Studies.
  • Three (3) credit hours in any PAS area focusing on African Americans.

Or

African and Diaspora Studies 12

• Nine (9) credit hours of PAS courses for graduate credit focusing on Africa and/or the Diaspora, distributed as follows:
  • Three (3) credit hours in Historical Studies;
  • Three (3) credit hours in Cultural Studies; and
  • Three (3) credit hours in Social Studies.
  • Three (3) credit hours in any PAS area focusing on Africa and/or the Diaspora.

Thesis: PAS 604 3

Elective in Related Field (with advisor’s approval) 3

Minimum Total 33

Examination Option

Core Courses 15

• PAS 601: Graduate Research Methods
• PAS 602: Theories and Issues in Pan-African Studies
• Nine (9) credit hours of PAS courses for graduate credit distributed as follows:
  • Three (3) credit hours in Historical Studies;
  • Three (3) credit hours in Cultural Studies; and
  • Three (3) credit hours in Social Studies.

Concentration Areas:

African American Studies 12

• Nine (9) credit hours of PAS courses for graduate credit focusing on African Americans distributed as follows:
  • Three (3) credit hours in Historical Studies;
  • Three (3) credit hours in Cultural Studies; and
  • Three (3) credit hours in Social Studies.
  • Three (3) credit hours in any PAS area focusing on African Americans.

Or

African and Diaspora Studies 12

• Nine (9) credit hours of PAS courses for graduate credit focusing on Africa and/or the Diaspora, distributed as follows:
  • Three (3) credit hours in Historical Studies;
  • Three (3) credit hours in Cultural Studies; and
  • Three (3) credit hours in Social Studies.
  • Three (3) credit hours in any PAS area focusing on Africa and/or the Diaspora.

Electives in Related Fields (with advisor’s approval) 6

Minimum Total 33

Note: Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination will be required of all students who do not complete a thesis.

Ricky L. Jones
Associate Professor
Chair

J. Blaine Hudson
Professor
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Robert L. Douglas
Professor

Lateef O. Badru
Associate Professor

Mary E. Bani
Associate Professor

Joy G. Carew
Associate Professor

Yvonne V. Jones
Associate Professor

Theresa A. Rajack-Talley
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies

Tomarra Adams
Assistant Professor

Denise Martin
Assistant Professor

Raphael Njoku
Assistant Professor

William Tkweme
Assistant Professor