A graduate certificate in African Studies is available to U.S. and international graduate students who fulfill the basic requirements in African area studies (see below) within an existing degree program. It is a particularly useful certificate for students in law, management, fine arts, education or medicine.

Requirements Of Graduate Certificate Program

• Successfully complete at least 16 hours of course work from African Studies Core Curriculum.

• Obtain a grade of B or better (i.e. not a B-) in each of the core courses.

• Include courses from at least two departments or schools.

• Include no more than 8 hours of courses in directed study or research (not including continuing student credits).

• Complete a piece of significant research such as an M.A., M.F.A. thesis or doctoral dissertation, or two substantial research papers in graduate-level seminars.

• Reading knowledge of an African language or major European language used in African studies.

• Receive approval of completion from the Director or Assistant Director of the ASC and the student's faculty advisor.

Please complete the Graduate Certificate Form and contact: Michael DiBlasi, African Studies Center, 232 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215; (617) 353-7306 for further information.