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).

For More Information and to Register  Link to the Department of Learning and Instruction Teaching Black History micro-credential page on the Graduate School of Education website.
Program Contact

LaGarrett King
505 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: lagarret@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2455

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

*Categories based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) key competencies.