2025-26 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 06, 2025  
2025-26 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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


The Africana/African-American Studies - Specialization Institutional Certificate is a 12-credit option of focus within the Interdisciplinary Studies, A.A.  degree, or can be earned in conjunction with some A.A. degrees outside of Interdisciplinary Studies (contact the Humanities Program for more information).

The Africana/African-American Studies Institutional Certificate is for students who seek to learn more about African-American history and experience from a range of perspectives and disciplines. Excellent preparation for successful employment in an increasingly multicultural region such as Houston. 

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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Program CIP Code: 30.0000

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.