African Studies

A student may not earn a certificate in the same field of study as their major, and at least one course counting toward this certificate must be taken outside of the requirements of the student's undergraduate degree. Students apply for transcript-recognized undergraduate academic certificates at the time they complete their undergraduate degree or the certificate program, whichever comes later. Transcript recognition is awarded at that time.

Prospective University of Texas at Austin students should visit UT Admissions to learn about the application process and how to declare a major.

Students must meet admission requirements and fill out an interest form.

Students must fulfill the following requirements:

• AFR 304: Introduction to African Studies
• AFR 310K: Introduction to Modern Africa
• Twelve additional semester hours (upper or lower division) chosen from courses on an approved list, or with prior approval from AADS
• One of the courses listed in requirement four must carry a Writing Flag from the School of Undergraduate Studies and/or place an emphasis on research and writing such as AFR 372G or an alternative course taken with approval from AADS
• Earn a grade of at least a C in each of the courses taken to fulfill the African Studies Certificate requirements
• The requirements of an undergraduate major

Each semester, the list of approved courses that meet the requirements above is available on the AADS website

The African Studies Certificate provides students with the tools necessary to contribute to progressive political thought, social consciousness, and critical thinking in relation to the continent of Africa.

• Department of African and African Diaspora Studies
• Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis
• John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies