Academic Certificate in African-American Studies

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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 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 Requisites Notes 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 Requisites 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

Course Area Key

  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • H = Historical Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences