Certificate code CTAFRI
Center for International Studies
Ohio University
Yamada International House 213
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1840
Fax: 740.593.1837
international.studies@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/global/cis/
Catherine Cutcher, certificate director/contact person
cutcher@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The African Studies Certificate is open to students from any major. The African Studies Program grew out of the excitement emanating from the decolonization of the continent in the mid-1960’s and the awareness of the important role Africa could play in world affairs. Today the multi-disciplinary nature of the program allows the student to build a course of study reflecting Africa’s contemporary reality. Themes include the socioeconomic development of the continent in the context of Africa’s grand cultural and historical traditions. Students may also view the study of Africa as an excellent case-study of the process of social change in the developing world. The African Studies certificate is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of Africa. The interdisciplinary coursework and language skills of the African Studies Certificate are applicable for a wide variety of professions.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Graduates with this certificate find opportunities in their chosen fields of education, the nonprofit world, public policy, the business sector and more.
Requirements
