African American Studies Degree

The African-American Black Studies college degree track is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the culture, politics, and history of Black Americans. A broader definition of African-American Black Studies includes all cultures of African diaspora not just people of African descent living in the United States. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer african american studies degrees.

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University of Tulsa

Also known as Tulsa University

2545 E. 11th Street, Tulsa, OK

Tulsa University is a nonprofit private institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. University of Tulsa has an annual student enrollment of over 4,200.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Tulsa offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1120 to 1380 on the SAT, or 24 to 31 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 41 percent of which only 24 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $32,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,800. Some students at University of Tulsa may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Tulsa University "Golden Hurricane" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.utulsa.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).