African American Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Program

As an affiliate of the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (OIGP), the African American Studies Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit hour course of study designed for degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking graduate students. The certificate provides current M.A. and Ph.D. students the opportunity to deepen their specialties in Black Studies research and methods. Graduate students in departments and programs across campus can build their expertise in the practice, theories, methods, and approaches to the study of African American life and African diasporic history, culture, and experience.

For non-degree seeking students, the certificate delivers the credentials needed to enhance professional opportunities. While pursuing the certificate, students gain valuable insights and experiences that bring issues of race, diversity and inclusion, social movements, social justice, and other topics into clearer focus.

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Program Requirements

12 Credits Required

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