(Available only to MA and PhD students enrolled at Penn)

Students interested in obtaining a Graduate Certificate in African Studies need to complete :

A minimum of five (5) Africa-focused courses. They can pursue tracks in the humanities, development studies, social sciences, or an agreed-upon combination track. Any graduate course with an Africa focus can be considered for the certificate, after consultation with a faculty advisor.

In addition, all students are required to take the interdisciplinary African Studies Seminar (AFST 701), offered each spring..

Students interested in obtaining a Certificate should contact the Center's Program coordinator Faye Patterson (fayep@sas.upenn.edu).