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    Spelman College

    Bachelor in Photography (Bachelor's)

    Atlanta, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    Introduction

    Spelman College has built a longstanding identity as a historically Black women's college centered on academic excellence, leadership and service. Its community includes more than 21,000 alumnae across 47 states and 24 countries, creating connections that continue beyond graduation. Students join a college community shaped by a strong sense of sisterhood and a commitment to preparing women to contribute to public life and their communities. Research and creative work are integrated across all four of Spelman's academic divisions. The College's research activity spans STEM and the arts and sciences, with undergraduate research and training programs, research development, sponsored programs, and evaluation and data support. Faculty mentorship is part of the academic experience, helping students develop as scholars and leaders. Recent student examples include work in history, public policy, law, justice and advocacy, while faculty contributions include research connected to NASA innovation programs. Spelman's Atlanta setting places students in a major city with connections to public policy, education, civic organizations and professional opportunities. The College combines curricular and co-curricular learning with leadership development and public service. International students should know that Spelman's identity is closely tied to its women's college and HBCU traditions, its alumnae network, and its emphasis on intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development. The College also offers eSpelman Online Certificates for working adults seeking flexible upskilling programs with immediate career impact.

    About the Program

    The programme emphasizes the role of photography in shaping cultural narratives through critical analysis of visual practices. Students develop technical skills in image-making while examining the historical and ethical dimensions of photographic representation. They engage with photography as both an artistic and social practice through studio work, research, and public exhibitions. The curriculum integrates theory, production, and interdisciplinary collaboration across campus fields.

    Focus areas include Documentary Photography, Creative Fictions, Black Feminist Thought, Photographic Ethics, Image Archives, Visual Storytelling.

    The programme requires 48 credits distributed across foundational, practice, theory, and personal practice courses. Students complete studio work, historical study, and a capstone internship with portfolio development.

    Graduates pursue careers in fine arts, journalism, commercial photography, fashion, scientific imaging, and event photography.

    Applicants must meet general Spelman College admission requirements. A portfolio of photographic work is required for admission to the major. High school transcripts and standardized test scores are considered as part of the application.

    The programme totals about 48 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 34% of applicants.

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