Black/Africana Studies Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

Black/Africana Studies at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The Black/Africana Studies Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study a precise scope of the history, culture, aesthetics, and social justice traditions of Black people--in and outside of the United States. Major themes highlighted in the curriculum are social justice, cultural resistance, and artistic production. The goals and objectives of this program are to provide students with the opportunity to develop cultural competence and cross-cultural skills. This program may be of particular interest to students who wish to work in multicultural environments and with underrepresented, diverse populations.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $50,000 to $165,000 with an average salary of $117,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105,000
  • Salary Range: $50,000 - $165,000
• Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +3.9%
  • Average Salary: $130,000
  • Salary Range: $85,000 - $163,000

Program Map

Black/Africana Studies

Certificate of Achievement

• 16.0 - 16.5 Units
• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Program Pathway

• Fall 2024, 1st Term: 10.0 - 10.5 Units
  • AFRS 100: Introduction to Black/Africana Studies (3.0 Units)
  • AFRS 108: Black Politics: Social and Racial Justice Movements (3.0 Units)
  • English Composition (4.0 - 4.5 Units)
• Spring 2025, 2nd Term: 6.0 Units
  • AFRS 101: Theories and Methods in Africana Studies (3.0 Units)
  • AFRS 107: Black Womanist & Feminist Thought (3.0 Units)

Program Outline

Breakdown of Black/Africana Studies Certificate of Achievement at Cerritos College:

Degree Overview:

• Objective: Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Black history, culture, aesthetics, and social justice traditions, both within and beyond the United States.
• Focus: Social justice, cultural resistance, and artistic production.
• Outcomes: Develop cultural competence and cross-cultural skills for working in multicultural environments and with diverse populations.
• Target Audience: Individuals interested in working with underrepresented and diverse populations.

Outline:

• Content: History, culture, aesthetics, and social justice traditions of Black people.
• Structure: Courses offered in various areas, including social justice, cultural resistance, and artistic production.
• Schedule: Courses typically offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Careers:

• Opportunities: Potential career paths include working in education, social services, government, non-profit organizations, and the arts.
• Outcomes: Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to advocate for social justice, promote cultural understanding, and contribute to positive change within diverse communities.

Other:

• Certificate of Achievement: Awarded upon successful completion of the program requirements.
• Program Link: https://www.cerritos.edu/departments/aah/aahprograms/blackafricana/index.htm