Certificate in Black Studies
offered by The Ohio State University

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Certificate in Black Studies
at
The Ohio State University
Overview

Offers students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and politics of the African diaspora

Duration	12 months
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Total fee	₹5.90 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
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Course Level	UG Certificate

Certificate in Black Studies
at
The Ohio State University
Highlights

Earn a certificate from Ohio State University-Main Campus
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Certificate in Black Studies
at
The Ohio State University
Course details

Who should do this course?

For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field

What are the course deliverables?

Providing students with a foundation in Black history, from the pre-colonial period to the present day
Examining the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the lives of Black people around the world
Exploring the rich cultural traditions of Africa and the African diaspora
Encouraging critical thinking about race and racism
Preparing students to be advocates for social justice

More about this course

Ohio State’s online Black Studies certificate is an interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate program that provides an introduction to Black Studies as it relates to African American, African Diaspora, and African Studies
You’ll delve into African American studies through topics including the field’s geographic and demographic scope, methods and modes of analysis, topical and thematic concerns, applications to interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and commitments to community outreach, engagement, and activism
This certificate is designed for teachers seeking to integrate Black Studies into their classwork, community members looking to pursue further focused study in the discipline, high school graduates looking to explore African American and African Studies as a bridge to future college study, and working professionals wanting to better serve their clients and communities

Certificate in Black Studies
at
The Ohio State University
Curriculum

Introduction to African American and African Studies

Introduction to Africa

Introduction to the Black World

Black Urban Experience

Certificate in Black Studies
at
The Ohio State University
Faculty details

Ryan Skinner

Ryan Skinner is a musical anthropologist who studies the expressive cultures and social worlds of contemporary Africa and its European diaspora, with extensive fieldwork conducted in Mali and Sweden.

Sunnie Rucker-Chang

Dr. Sunnie Rucker-Chang works, writes and researches on the social construction of race and culture as it relates to privileged and marginalized communities in Central and Southeast Europe. In her research, Rucker-Chang focuses on how literature and film contribute to culture and nationalist identities, especially in the creation and maintenance of racialized communities in Southeast Europe