A Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates for the certificate must complete 12 credit hours (4 courses) at the 300-level or above, with no more than 6 credits at the 300-level.
The Graduate Certificate in AAS is designed as a complement to a graduate program (e.g. English, History, Sociology, American Studies, Political Science) or as a standalone post-baccalaureate course of study. The Certificate is a small, flexible program that provides students with breadth and the challenge of working outside their home discipline in concentrated interdisciplinary study of Africana Studies. In recognition of contemporary educational and employment contexts that are increasingly diverse and international, the AAS Program offers the graduate certificate as a means to enrich academic, personal, and employment horizons.
Explore the electives and review the requirements in the course catalogue.
How to Apply
- Current Students:
If you are enrolled in a graduate degree program within Lehigh University, you can apply for the certificate by contacting the CAS Office of Research & Graduate Programs at incasgrd@lehigh.edu or by phone at (610) 758-4280. We will assist you in completing the curriculum change form to add the certificate to your academic record. Please note that approval is required by both your home college and CAS. - New Students:
New applicants must apply to the certificate program through the College of Arts & Sciences admissions process. Admissions are open each term, and applicants must meet the required GPA standards. When applying, you will need to submit unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance into the program.