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Teaching Black History

Graduate School of Education

Program Description

This micro-credential program helps learners by advancing content knowledge, curriculum development and instructional approaches regarding PK-12 Black history courses. Throughout the year, you will complete two traditional courses: professional development and a capstone course. Also required is attendance at and to possibly present at the annual Teaching Black History conference during the summer of your enrollment (Registration fee included in micro-credential). All courses are guided by the framework developed by Dr. LaGarrett J. King in Black Historical Consciousness (2020).

Level

  • Continuing Education/Professional Development

Who is Eligible

  • Non-UB Students Only

Credit or Non-Credit

  • Non-Credit

Instruction Method

  • Hybrid (some of the micro-credential requirements can be fulfilled online)

Average Time to Completion

  • Three Semesters

Skills Obtained*

  • Career and Self-Development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equity and Inclusion
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Technology

Special Requirements

Participants in the micro-credential are required to provide unofficial transcript with proof of undergraduate degree.