Academic Certificate in African-American Studies

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Field of Interest

The interdisciplinary Academic Certificate (AC) in African-American Studies enhances students understanding of African-Americans by examining history, social issues, literature, culture, religion, ethnic relations, and gender issues. Through coursework, students develop skills in critical thinking, inquiry, and discourse while becoming more informed.

Details

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Field of Interest

Culture and Society

Type

Academic Certificate (AC)

Academic Plan

African-American Studies (CER)

Academic Plan Code

6226N

Total Credits Required

15-18

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Courses selected must satisfy the following General Education Requirements:

Awareness Area:
Cultural Diversity in the United States (C) 3 credits
Historical Awareness (H) 3 credits

Core Area:
Humanities (HU) 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB) 6 credits

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Describe the impact of slavery, the Civil War, and reconstruction on African-Americans today and the characteristics of the current African-American population in the United States.
Explain core concepts related to race, ethnicity, and culture.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers

$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Typical Education Level

a Doctoral degree or more

Hourly Median Wage

$35.06

Annual Median Wage

$72,944

Annual Job Openings

2,879

Number of People Employed

26,552

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 11.3 %

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Area	Credits
AFR110	Introduction to African-American Studies	C	3
ASB/AFR/CCS202	Ethnic Relations in the United States	C, H, SB	3
RE	Restricted Electives		3
RE	Restricted Electives		3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
RE	Restricted Electives				3
RE	Restricted Electives				0–3

Restricted Electives

Select 9-12 Restricted Elective Credits

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
AFR/HIS203	African-American History to 1865		C, H, HU, SB	3
AFR/HIS204	African-American History 1865 to Present		C, H, SB	3
CPD103BC	African American Cultural Pride And Awareness	(AFS Department Elective)		2
ENH114	African-American Literature		C, HU	3
HUM214	African-Americans in Film		C, HU	3
REL225	African-American Religions		C, HU	3
SOC143	Sociology of African American Problems			3

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Course Area Key

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
H = Historical Awareness

HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=189330).

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