Interdepartmental Program
College of Letters and Science

10256 Bunche Hall
Box 951487
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487

African Studies
310-206-6571
Program e-mail

W. Harold Torrence, PhD, Chair

The intellectual objective of the African Studies master of arts (MA) program is to provide graduate students with the opportunity to engage in intensive study and research on Africa on an interdisciplinary basis. The program offers African area courses in a wide range of disciplines, including the fine arts, social sciences, humanities, and professional fields. A concurrent degree program is also offered where students can work for the MA in African Studies and the master of public health (MPH) at the same time.

Academic flexibility draws many students to the program. Because there are more than 50 active faculty members on campus with African interest and experience in many disciplines, students have multiple options to design individualized programs suited to their specific interests.

Information on the undergraduate major and minor in African and Middle Eastern Studies and the minor in African Studies can be found in the International and Area Studies section.