African American Studies

The African American Studies certificate program prepares individuals to understand and think critically about the issues confronting Africa and African Americans. JCTC’s interdisciplinary approach includes literature, music, history, communication and social sciences. Students completing this program will understand African American culture and be able to actively engage in the issues thataffect African Americans. This knowledge can be applied to positionsin education, government, research, healthcare, and the fine arts.

• African American Studies curriculum guide

Program information:

• Professor Marlisa Austin
• 502-213-5073

African American Studies Certificate Faculty:

• Professor Marlisa Austin, English
• Professor David Cooper, English
• Associate Professor Shirley Ewing, Theater
• Professor Doug Jones, Music
• Dr. Wes Lites, Professor of Philosophy
• Professor Mona Leonard, Communication
• Dr. Eliza Young, Professor of English

Program Coordinators:

• Dr. David Cooper, Professor, 502-213-5127
• Dr. Eliza Young, Professor, 502-213-2405
• Dr. William Hamilton, Jr., Associate Professor, 502-213-5131

African American Studies Gainful Employment Disclosure

• Academic Year 2010-2011
• Program Cost:

Tuition Rates
Resident Tuition:  $130 per credit hour
Contiguous Counties*:  $260 per credit hour
Non-Resident Tuition:  $445 per credit hour
(Credits Required 24)

Sample Semester Budget for Full-Time Student:
Books & Supplies $500
Room & Board $3,488
Personal Allowance $400
Transportation $1,025

• Number of students completed:  0
• Number of Students who completed within normal time-frame:   NA
• Job Placement Rate:   NA
• Median Loan Debt of completers:  NA
• Links to O-Net:    Not available for this program