Sinclair Community College
African-American Studies
Education is More than Words and Numbers… Learn About a Culture
Our African-American studies program strives to provide you with personal, professional, leadership and community development skills to prepare you for success.
The program’s curriculum allows you build a strong liberal arts foundation and acquire an associate degree—all while you choose from a variety of courses, including the Jazz Movement, Black History and the History of the Black American, African-American Literature or Psychology, and even Hip Hop Marketing.
This program might be for you if:
- You are interested Africana studies and learning more about the African-American culture.
- You enjoy learning about history and the way our world is shaped by different cultures.
- You plan to transfer to a four-year university or college to further your liberal arts studies.
Since 1992, Sinclair has offered the African-American studies emphasis and it has always facilitated the success of students and the achievement of Sinclair’s mission of community development. This program provides you with a knowledge of a culture and helps diversify your educational growth. After completion, many graduates choose to transfer to another four-year college or university to further develop their academic experience and background.
Certificate Programs
No Certificates Currently Offered
Even though there are no certificate programs currently being offered, there are still options if you would like to learn more about Appalachian studies. If you would just like to learn more about the program by taking a few classes or even find out what classes you could take to supplement another program or your current career path, academic advisors can assist you in finding the classes right for you.
African-American studies does offer an emphasis for an Associate of Arts degree program. View the degree programs tab to learn more.
Degree Programs
Associate of Arts - LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES: AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES EMPH.
The Associate of Arts degree program in Liberal Arts Sciences is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university and pursue baccalaureate degree programs such as Education, English, Geography, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, etc. The curriculum fulfills the freshman and sophomore general education requirements of most four-year colleges and universities. In addition, this degree will fulfill the requirements for the Ohio Transfer Module at other Ohio public colleges and universities.
Interested in learning more about this degree program?
- View the curriculum now »
- Visit the Africana Studies Web site »
- Talk with an admissions counselor by calling 1-888-722-2883 or visiting one of our convenient locations.
Already know the program that is right for you?
Fill out an online admissions application to get started or visit the Sinclair Admissions Web site to find out more.
Transfer Opportunities
Make the most of your education by starting at Sinclair Community College. Our quality programs and low tuition make it a great place to start even if you intend to further your education beyond an associate degree or certificate. You would be surprised at the money you could save by completing your first two years of study at Sinclair—just take a look at our low tuition and see the savings for yourself. You can also learn more by visiting Sinclair’s Transfer Web site »
Articulation & Transfer Agreements
Sinclair works directly with many four-year schools in Ohio and beyond to ensure the college credit you earn will transfer easily to those schools. By developing articulation agreements, formal agreements between colleges detailing the recognition of college credit between the schools, you will know you are meeting the requirements needed at the four-year school of your choice. Learn more about articulation and transfer »
Ohio Transfer Module
The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs fulfill the requirements for the Ohio Transfer Module at other public colleges and universities. Students in applied associate degree programs may complete some individual transfer module courses within their degree program or continue beyond their program to complete the entire transfer module.
Upon completion of the Ohio Transfer Module, students will be able to enter most Ohio four-year colleges and universities as a junior with your general education requirements completed. Find out more about the Ohio Transfer Module »
Transferring Individual Classes
In addition to transferring with a degree, college credit for many courses, including many of the African-American Studies program requirements, are accepted at other colleges and universities. Learn more about course equivalency »
General Agreements
While at Sinclair, if you plan to complete any associate degree program, there are agreements in place to help you easily transfer into a variety of bachelor’s degree completion programs.
Your transfer opportunities
may include:
- Antioch University McGregor
- Franklin University
- Kaplan University
- Ohio Dominican University
- Ohio University
- Purdue University
- Strayer University
- Wilberforce University
- Wright State University
- and more…
Please Note: Sinclair continues to work with other colleges and universities to provide more opportunities through new articulation and transfer agreements. Please consult with an academic advisor for the most up-to-date information.
Related Programs
Sinclair Community College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. With so many to choose from, we are sure that you can find a program that suits your needs. If you are interested in the African-American studies program, you might also be interested in learning more about these programs at Sinclair: