Associate in Arts-DTA with Concentration in Black Studies Curriculum Map

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Black Studies Concentration is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to studying and understanding the experiences of African people and African-descended people across the Diaspora. It will give students the opportunity to experience the various ways our society is shaped by and benefits from African and Afro-American culture. With increased attention on the history of the U.S. and the role of Africans and Afro-Americans in it, this Concentration will be beneficial to understanding how to make the United States more socially, economically and philosophically aware of social justice.

See Articulation Agreements for more details about the colleges who accept this degree.

Students are responsible for knowing transfer requirements and policies, as well as specific course choices and GPA requirements, are urged to consult the catalog of the institution for which they plan to transfer.

Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student with ENGL& 101 and college level math placement. Please speak with an advisor for a customized academic plan to meet your needs. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: 5
MUSC 107 - History of Jazz Credits: 5

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

ENGL 163 - The Poetics of Rap and Hip Hop Credits: 5
N 1 - Natural Science List A (Lab) Credits: 5
Transferable elective

Courses in Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution , Social Science Distribution , or Natural Science Distribution categories or Generally transferable courses. Credits / Units: 5

Quarter 3 (15 credits)

HIST& 220 - African-American History Credits: 5
N 2 - Natural Science List A Credits: 5
H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Check with your intended university for foreign language requirement

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

ENGL 248 - African-American Literature Credits: 5
N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5
Transferable elective

Courses in Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution, Social Science Distribution, or Natural Science Distribution categories or Generally transferable courses. Credits / Units: 5

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

ENGL 127 - Writing: Social Science Credits: 5
Transferable elective

Courses in Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution, Social Science Distribution, or Natural Science Distribution categories or Generally transferable courses. Credits / Units: 5

S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
Consider one of the Social Science classes that fulfills the diversity requirement. AMES 100 , AMES 103 , AMES 105 , AMES 214 , ANTH& 206 , HIST 228 , HIST 230 , HIST& 128 , HIST& 215 , POLS& 204 , S SCI 160 , SOC 214 or SOC 220 .

Quarter 6 (15 credits)

Electives

All courses numbered 100 or higher may be taken as electives, except Basic Skills and no more than 3 credits Physical Education. Courses should include preparation for a major and/or general interest/leisure-time activity. Credits / Units: 10

S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5
Consider an introductory psychology class would be helpful for teachers, PSYC& 100 . HIST& 214 - Pacific Northwest History is required by law for all teachers in Washington state.

Transferability of Credits

Green River College is fully accredited. Academic courses will usually be accepted by other institutions offering the same (or similar) courses. However, each institution has its own transfer policies and each student is responsible for knowing the transfer and admission requirements of the receiving institution. Students are urged to consult with their advisor and a representative from the college they plan to attend after Green River.