About PhD Program,
The Department of African and African American Studies offers a graduate degree in African and African American Studies. The program offers rigorous interdisciplinary training in the humanities and the social sciences, with a focus in a disciplinary field, leading to the PhD.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Students must maintain a grade average of B+ or better in each year of graduate work. At no time may a student register for a term if they have more than one incomplete. Where the primary field requires either that all courses be passed at or above a certain grade or that the student’s average grade be higher than B+, the student will be required to meet that requirement for courses in the primary field.
These required courses focus on major theories and philosophical perspectives on the study of Africa (201) and the Americas (202). At least one of these courses will be offered every year and both will be offered in any two-year period. Students can take these classes in their first or second year.
In addition, students must ordinarily take at least six other courses of which at least two must be in the Department of African and African American Studies and two in the primary field.
Save under exceptional circumstances, the Department of African and African American Studies does not give credit toward the PhD for courses from other universities, and under no circumstances would the Department give credit for more than two courses.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Our aim is to attract the most qualified candidates and make Harvard financially accessible to all degree candidates.
Whether you are a PhD student or studying for a master’s degree, the dedicated staff of the Office of Financial Aid can help you develop a plan that enables you to secure the resources you need to pursue your graduate education.
The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry or any other protected classification.
Application Requirement,
- Application and application fee
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Personal statement, for select programs
- Demonstration of English proficiency
- Writing samples, for select programs
- GRE, for select programs.
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $105 payable by credit card. Harvard Griffin GSAS is committed to ensuring that our fee does not create a financial obstacle.
