Units required for Certificate: (14-18)
Program Description
To be eligible to pursue the Certificate in Pan African Studies, students must be enrolled in the Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC). CWC scholars must earn either a certificate, minor or major concentration in Pan African Studies as a curricular requirement of the program.
The Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC) was founded in 1990 as an Educational Equity, Pan African Student Retention Program, through the leadership of Dr. Otis Scott, Chris Glen, and David Covin. The name is a tribute to the legendary legacies of Anna Julia Cooper and Carter G. Woodson! The founders formulated the theoretical framework of the program based on the principles of Leadership, Scholarship, and Service! This tagline continues to define the mission of the program, and its influence can be felt around the world.
It is an association of faculty, staff, students, and community members who are committed to recognizing and upholding the tradition represented in Pan African cultures that are best expressed in relationships between historically Black Colleges and students. It involves adults in the community assuming responsibility for shaping and guiding a learning environment supportive of, responsive to, and nurturing of CWC students.
Eligibility Information
To be eligible to pursue the Certificate in Pan African Studies, students must be enrolled in the Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC). CWC scholars must earn either a certificate, minor or major concentration in Pan African Studies as a curricular requirement of the program. The Director of Pan African Studies certifies those eligible for this certificate.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ETHN 70 | Introduction to Pan African Studies | 3 |
| ETHN 170 | Pan African Studies | 3 |
| ETHN 171 | African Religions and Philosophies | 3 |
| ETHN 172 | Black Women In America | 3 |
| Course taken twice: | 2 - 6 | |
| Co-Curricular Activities 1 | ||
| Total Units | 14-18 | |
- 1.
ETHN 98 is typically taken as a 1-unit course. However, students may petition to take the course for 2 or 3 units with instructor approval and completing a specialized course load.