Transcript: If they are not mailed directly from the college/university, they should be enclosed in sealed envelopes signed by the college/university. If the official transcripts and/or degree certificate(s) are not in English, notarized English language translations in duplicate must accompany them. Do not list colleges/universities where (eight) 8 or fewer credits were taken. Personal Statement: Statement of Intellectual Interests (500-750 words): We are interested in knowing why you wish to pursue a Ph.D. in African American Studies. You may let us know by telling us about the area or areas of African American Studies that interest you (You should ensure that your interests connect with those of the faculty in the Du Bois Department). That is, what do you anticipate your research and scholarship will focus on during your graduate studies? While we do not seek a personal statement, you would benefit by telling us—very briefly—what influenced your decision to pursue African American Studies at the graduate level. We are training scholars, so we would like to know as well what you plan to do after earning the PhD. This statement and the writing sample carry a great deal of weight during the admissions process. Recommendation Letter: Three letters of recommendation. While character plays a part in any assessment of students' abilities, we are not looking for general character references. We are seeking insights on your intellectual abilities, writing and research skills, and a commitment to high-quality course work. The best letters would come from a faculty person who is familiar with your work in African American studies or a related area. Writing Sample: Writing Sample: In your writing sample, you must demonstrate your readiness for graduate level research and writing. This means that your writing sample should be nearly, if not entirely, free of major grammar and sentence errors; it should be your best work. Indeed, it should exemplify your strengths as a researcher/scholar who is prepared to work (or learn to work) at an advanced level with library and archival materials and/or conceptual and intellectual ideas. We place a high premium on strong writing samples that present a demonstrated interest—if at all possible—in African American studies.

学位要求：Bachelor 申请链接：http://www.umass.edu/afroam/applying-our-phd-and-ma-program 招生邮箱：tlovelan@afroam.umass.edu 邮寄地址：Graduate Student Service Center, 534 Goodell Building, University of Massachusetts, 140 Hicks Way, Amherst MA 01003-9333