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Costs
Students enrolled in the dual-title degree program are not expected to incur additional costs by
participating in the program. The Political Science and African Studies advisors will assist the
student to select his/her courses in order to ensure that all degree requirements are satisfied in a
timely manner.
Funding Opportunities for Dual-Title Doctoral Students
Graduate funding for PhD candidates in Political Science and African Studies may be provided
by the Political Science department and/or the African Studies program. Students supported by
funds from the Department of Political Science will perform teaching and other academic duties
determined by the Political Science graduate officer. Students who are supported by graduate
assistantships or fellowships from the African Studies program will teach in roles and
circumstances determined by the African Studies director.
Students will receive every available support from the African Studies faculty to write grants to
support their field research and other academic endeavors. Students will also be given every
opportunity to participate in the efforts of the African studies faculty to secure extramural
funding. External funding by African Studies graduate faculty also may provide additional
graduate funding.
ACCREDITATION
No accrediting body or board and no licensing procedure is relevant.
DEPARTMENTS AFFECTED
This program will not duplicate any other graduate program at Penn State and will only affect the
Political Science graduate program and other affiliate departments of African Studies.
CONSULTATION
The Political Science Department has been consulted and is proposing to adopt this dual-title
degree program.