2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 18, 2024  
2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Africana/African American Studies - Specialization, I.C.


The Africana/African American Studies - Specialization Institutional Certificate is part of the Interdisciplinary Studies, A.A.  degree.  The specialization is designed to help students understand Africana/African American culture and experience from various perspectives and viewpoints. It allows students to examine “Blacks in the Diaspora” and understand the diversity and complexities of these unique people.  The Africana/African American Studies Institutional Certificate enhances your familiarity and understanding of diverse cultures in preparation for employment in an increasingly multi-cultural region. 

Students may earn one Associate of Arts in one of the specializations. The specialization requirements must be completed in addition to the degree requirements. 

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Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


First Semester ‐ Fall


Semester Total: 16


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 16


Second Year


First Semester ‐ Fall


Semester Total: 15


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 15


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60


Notes:


A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.