Black Studies AFRE.S.STC
Short-term Certificate - 15 Credit Hours
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Africana Studies
Effective as of Fall 2025
What is the program about?
Designed for students who are planning on using Black Studies to enhance their knowledge and career in Social Work, Public Education, Urban Planning, Management, Business Administration, Nursing, or any other field in which racial sensitivity is important.
Program Outcomes
- Global Awareness - Recognize and articulate an understanding of the increasing interdependence of world cultures and their consequences.
- Concepts and Principles - Apply the major concepts and principles of Black Studies to better understand and address personal and professional concerns.
- Origins, Scope and Perspectives - Identify the origins, scope and perspectives of Black Studies.
Career Opportunities
This certificate enhances any field in which racial sensitivity is important.
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| (AFR 1100 (African American Studies) OR AFR 2100 (Transgenerational Trauma) OR HIS 1105 (African-American History) OR HIS 2215 (Survey of African History) OR LIT 2234 (Literature of Africa, Asia, & Latin America) OR LIT 2236 (African American Literature) OR PSY 1160 (Black Psychology)) | 15 |
- View the Master Syllabus - View the Course Schedule
This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances.