Mission Statement:

The African American Studies Program advances the Colleges’ commitment to diverse perspectives and inclusive learning environments through course offerings, faculty research, community involvement and cross cultural collaboration. It fosters interdisciplinary study for undergraduate students by examining how people of African American and African descent have shaped their cultures, their histories, and their politics and thus our world. As a program located in the heart of Los Angeles we are dedicated to enhancing the learned experiences of our students through political, social and cultural action.

Certificate:

The Department offers a certificate in African American Studies. The Department will award the certificate upon application by the student to the Department Chair upon successful completion of the courses listed below.  All courses must be taken at LACC and completed with a C or better.

Student Learning Outcome:

The Student will acquire knowledge about African Americans in the American and African Diaspora: their cultures, their histories, and their politics.

Core Courses:

African American Studies 04 or 05……………………………….3 units

African American politics 07……………………………………...3

African American Literature 20…………………………………...3

African American Music 60……………………………………….3

Anthroplogy 102 Socio Cultural…………………………………..3