New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science 5 courses
The Africana Studies Program in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis offers a Master of Arts degree with a broad interdisciplinary curriculum in the study of Africans and Afro-descendants globally, focusing mainly in the following geographical areas: Africa, North America, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Students can concentrate in any one of these areas, compare and contrast between two or more areas, or take courses in all five of these areas. The Master of Arts Program in Africana Studies prepares students interested in applying for PhD programs in history, literature, American studies, anthropology, communications, political science, sociology, economics and cinema studies, and for careers in education, cultural institutions, documentation, and public service. Additionally, an MA can be pursued as a joint degree with either Journalism, Economics, Library Information Science, or a concentration in Museum Studies.
| Museum Studies Electives | 8 credits |
Major Requirements 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AFRS-GA 2000 | Proseminar in Africana Studies | 4 |
| AMST-GA 3310 | SCA Pro-Seminar: The Art of Research | 4 |
| Total Major Requirements 1 | 30 credits | |
Concentration in Museum Studies
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AFRS-GA 2000 | Proseminar in Africana Studies | 4 |
| AMST-GA 3310 | SCA Pro-Seminar: The Art of Research | 4 |
Concentration in Museum Studies
Select two of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSMS-GA 1500 | History and Theory of Museums | 4 |
| MSMS-GA 1501 | Museum Collections and Exhibitions | 4 |
| MSMS-GA 1502 | Museum Management | 4 |
| Total Concentration in Museum Studies | 8 credits | |
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