AFRICANA STUDIES
Africana Studies engages Africa and peoples of African descent wherever and whenever they might be found. It brings together students and scholars using a diverse array of methods, from ethnographic to literary-critical, from philosophical to historical, in order to explore the worlds of Black people and the meaning of justice for Black people.
The Africana Studies Program encourages students to study abroad and engage in coursework that deepens their understanding of Africa and the African diaspora.
Major: Global Intedisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to major in Africana Studies. The GIS: Africana Studies major requires that students study abroad for one semester or a summer program with a minimum length of 6-weeks. Majors are encouraged to consider programs in Africa or African diaspora countries.
Majors should review the GIS MAP for additional GIS major information on "Academic Planning" and "Timing" for their study abroad experience.
Minor: Students can also pursue an Africana Studies minor. Please contact the Director of the Africana Studies program to discuss the curriculum and how to fit an Africana Studies minor into your Villanova curriculum.
The African Studies Program encourages students to consider programs that provide practical experiences. Internships, field work and lab research are wonderful ways to gain hands-on, professional experience.
Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available in different regions of the world.
Arcadia Abroad - SOAS University of London
CIEE - Arts + Sciences, University of Botswana
CIEE - Arts + Sciences, University of Ghana
IES Abroad - Study Abroad in Cape Town (Multiple Programs)
School for Field Studies - Kenya, Tanzania
School for International Training (SIT) - Study Abroad in Africa, South of the Sahara
University of Minnesota Studies in International Development (MSID) - Senegal
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibilty to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. Visit Passport Villanova to discover other programs. Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.
CIEE - Summer Ghanaian Studies
Critical Languages Scholarship for Swahili - Tanzania
IES Abroad - Health Studies in Cape Town
School for Field Studies - Summer in Kenya, Tanzania
School for International Training (SIT) - Study Abroad in Africa, South of the Sahara
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit Passport Villanova and explore other opportunities.
Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings so and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a Villanova or program application deadlines.
There are many scholarships available for students through Villanova University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.