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Black Studies focus award

Why choose the Black Studies focus award at ¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½?

¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½â€™s Black Studies focus award courses contribute to the understanding of the unique issues that people of African ancestry face in the modern world.

¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½ offers one of the largest selections of courses that reflect the Black experience. Our Black Studies focus award enhances existing degrees and certificates and demonstrates to prospective employers and transfer colleges a foundational emphasis on the Black experience and multicultural issues.

Race, Indigenous Nations, and Gender Studies

¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½â€™s Race, Indigenous Nations, and Gender (RING) faculty are devoted to helping you learn about injustice and how to address inequities in our society. Consider taking classes in a range of RING subjects that address these concerns.

Focus award information

Focus awards won’t appear on your transcript, but they may be earned alongside a certificate or degree. .

Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete

Award	Length (attending full-time)	Financial aid eligible	Currently accepting students?
Focus Award: Black Studies	Less than 1 year

What will you learn?

Our interdisciplinary approach examines the economics, history, politics, culture, literature, and art of the African Diaspora.

What will you do?

Completing the Africa series of courses builds a foundation for International Studies. Completing the focus award satisfies the lower division course requirements for Portland State University’s Black Studies degree.

Completing the focus award

Once you’ve fulfilled the requirements, contact us to receive your award at 971-722-5637.