The New AFS Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program
About the Program
Students in the program will be introduced to intellectual and professional, historical and political origins and foundations of African American Studies in the United States. They will compare different methodologies of research and interpretation within the field and discuss the practical application of these theories and concepts. The program will provide cohesiveness, mentorship and support to students wishing to pursue African American Studies at the graduate level.
Who Should Apply?
The UNCG African American Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program is available to currently enrolled graduate students at UNCG, as well as community members with undergraduate or graduate degrees in any field. We especially encourage those in education, business, non-profit organizations, and social services to apply.
Why Study The African American Experience At UNCG?
- UNCG is considered to be one of the most diverse schools in the UNC system. It has a total graduate student enrollment of approximately 3,600 students, representing 33 states and 34 foreign countries, across over 100 graduate programs. Students tend to be engaged in campus life as well as community service. Numerous thought provoking events happen on campus each semester.
- Greensboro is home to seven colleges and universities: UNCG, Bennett College, NC Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), Guilford College, Greensboro College, Elon University and Guilford Technical Community College. Students are an important part of the community at large and have opportunities to network across campuses.
- Greensboro has a rich history of social movements. The town is perhaps best known for the student sit-ins of 1960, led by 4 young men from NC A&T, which sparked young people’s involvement in and leadership of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements in the decades following.
- Greensboro continues to have a vibrant, diverse and engaged political, cultural and social life. The downtown area is populated by numerous restaurants, clubs and bars, as well as the International Civil Rights Museum set to open in 2010. Numerous grassroots activist organizations around the city continue to engage residents in efforts at political change.
- Greensboro was the first city in the United States to use a Community Truth and Reconciliation process to deal with past oppression and violence.
Admission Requirements
- At minimum must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and must have been admitted by The Graduate School.
- Students already enrolled in a UNCG graduate program do not need to reapply for graduate admission.
- All applicants must complete a two-page statement (approximately 500 words) describing why they are interested in pursuing a Post-Baccalaureate certificate in African American Studies, fill out an application form, and pay the non-refundable application fee.
GRE is not required. - For more information on applying, see www.uncg.edu/grs
Listing of African American Studies Post-Baccalaureate Courses
For more Information:
Dr. Tara T. Green,
Program Director
ttgreen@uncg.edu
AFS Email: afs@uncg.edu
Phone: (336) 334-5507
Or Stop by to see us:
Foust Building, Administrative Drive, Suite 200
UNCG Campus