African Studies Certificate

The African Studies Certificate will provide you with valuable knowledge about Africa and its diverse peoples and cultures. 

Completing a sequence of courses on Africa and the Black Diaspora will challenge students to think critically about African and global Black literature, history, politics, sociology, anthropology, etc. Broaden your appreciation and knowledge of the diversity of peoples, identities, aesthetics, and cultural traditions that make up the mosaic of the African continent.

Benefits

• Earn credits toward your University Transfer Associate Degree as well as for your future 4-year degree. The certificate includes courses across several disciplines, including English, history, journalism, anthropology, and sociology.
• Use the certificate to highlight your commitment to strengthening connections with others across cultural and linguistic divides; your openness to consider diverse perspectives; and the capacity to explore your own limitations and beliefs. 
• Use the certificate as a first step towards other goals in your future, such as a higher proficiency level in cultural and global awareness, further study or work abroad, or even a university degree majoring in African Studies. 

Transfer

Many of the courses included in the African Studies Certificate offer a direct one-to-one transfer to University of Wisconsin schools. Direct transferability varies according to major and college of choice. Check with your advisor and transfer school for verification of qualified courses. This certificate also serves as a gateway to many related majors, such as Social Work, History, English, Anthropology, and Sociology. Review our Transfer Opportunities for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Program Details

Students earning the African Studies Certificate can attend full or part time.

University Transfer classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax
• Madison - Goodman South Campus

For more information email Cherif Correa at ccorrea@madisoncollege.edu.