The Graduate Minor in African Studies
Graduate students may earn a minor in African Studies by taking at least six credits of courses with African content and having on the supervisory committee at least one faculty member who is not from the student's major department and is affiliated with African Studies.
The minor will appear on the student's transcript. All coursework for the graduate minor in African Studies must be in a department other than the student's major. In special cases this requirement may be modified, but only with the written permission of the Dean of the Graduate School. A GPA of 3.0 is required for minor credit.
The Graduate Certificate in African Studies
The Center for African Studies at the University of Florida, in cooperation with participating departments, offers a Certificate in African Studies at both the masters and the doctoral levels. Graduate students also have the option of pursuing a minor in African Studies.
Masters Level Requirements:
* At least 12 credits of course work relating to Africa in at least two departments or academic units. These should include a one-credit bibliography course offered by the Africana librarians and introducing students to printed and electronic resources on Africa (AFS5061). Credits from the study of an African language must be at the second year level or above.
Doctoral Level Requirements:
1. 15 credits of graduate level course work in at least two departments or academic units, including a one-credit Africana bibliography course (AFS5061). Credits from the study of an African language must be at the second year level or above.
2. A dissertation on an African topic supported by research in Africa or in relevant archival or museum collections located outside the continent.
For further information or consultation, please contact:
Dr. Leonardo A. Villalón
Director & Graduate Advisor
Center for African Studies | 427
Grinter Hall | (352) 392-2183
E-mail: villalon@africa.ufl.edu