Learning Outcomes

At the completion of a certificate in African American Studies students will be able to:

• Explain theories and histories of marginalization and discrimination (especially colonialism; slavery; resistance) and the implications of structural bias on contemporary events.
• Identify diverse social positions and analyze how social position affects access.
• Recognize their own experiences and identities in the context of the rich cultural diversity of our nation and know how these experiences impact their personal and professional interactions.
• Summarize major contributions and impact of people of African descent in US institutions and society.
• Understand the central role of African Americans in critiquing, sustaining and expanding democracy in our nation.

To sign up for the certificate or to learn more contact Dr. Rachel Harding at Rachel.Harding@ucdenver.edu