Duke University's African-American history program is considered one the best in the nation. In 2009 "U.S. News & World Report" ranked the program in a tie for first among American universities. Duke students may specialize in studies in African-American history, African diaspora and African history. They may study in conjunction with the African and African-American studies department, which conducts research in African-American gender and sexuality, slavery and the diaspora and studies in the American South. Undergraduate students can pursue a bachelor of arts degree and specialize in African diaspora or the history of Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Ph.D programs also are available.
Duke History Department
226 Carr Building
Durham, NC 27708
919-684-2343
duke.edu
The University of California-Berkeley is also among the top programs in African-American history. Tied for 10th place in 2009 by "U.S. News & World Report's" African-American history program rankings, UC-Berkeley is known for its interdisciplinary approach to research in all academic fields, including history. Undergraduate can specialize by geographic location, period or theme of history. The school also offers an undergraduate specialization in race and ethnicity. Students also may pursue master's degrees or doctorates in African history.
University of California-Berkeley
3229 Dwinelle Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
510-642-1971
berkeley.edu
The University of Michigan also offers a highly regarded black history program, ranked No. 5 in 2009 by "U.S. News & World Report." At the undergraduate level, Michigan offers a concentration in Afro-American and African Studies or African history. Ph.D. concentrations are offered in the areas of Africa to 1850, African since 1850, African-American history and comparative history.
University of Michigan
1029 Tisch Hall
435 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-764-6305
umich.edu