African-American Studies at Middlesex explores the history, art, and culture of Americans of African descent. Students in this program investigate the complex social structures and cultural traditions that Africans in the Diaspora created. Throughout the program students develop critical analysis and communication skills vital for future success in a baccalaureate program or employment. The broad liberal arts perspective of African American Studies prepares students for careers in education, journalism, law, politics, psychology, city planning, archivist/curator, international relations, publishing, or social work.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
Short Title : Discussion and Debate
Course Code : SPE-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : The development of clear, logical and effective speech communication is the goal of this basic discussion and debate course. The focus will be on reasoned decision making with the context of a free society. Topics will draw upon social values, personal responsibility and/or ethical behavior. Speech presentations will include large group discussions, panel discussions and debates that emphasize the ability to work in a team environment.
Take one of the two-course sequences indicated below. Must take both courses in the chosen sequence.
Short Title : History of Western Civilization I
Course Code : HIS-121
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : The historical development of Western civilization from ancient times to approximately 1715 A.D. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political and cultural forces that helped to shape the West, beginning with the early Mediterranean civilizations and following through to the subsequent rise of European civilization.
Short Title : History of Western Civilization II
Course Code : HIS-122
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : Europe and the world since 1715. Emphasis is on the emerging nation-state political system, the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century, and intellectual history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century and the world balance of power since 1914.
Short Title : World History I
Course Code : HIS-131
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : This course is a survey of world history from the emergence of human settlements to the 15th century c.e. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major civilizations, the transition from an agrarian to an urban economy, the role of women, and the origins of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
Short Title : World History II
Course Code : HIS-132
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : This course is a survey of world history from the 15th century c.e. to the present. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major empires and states, the transition to a modern political economy, the role of women, the cause and effects of colonialism and imperialism and world wars, and the rise of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
Short Title : United States History I
Course Code : HIS-221
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America.
Short Title : United States History II
Course Code : HIS-222
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM). Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Students must take 12-15 credits in General Education Mathematics, Science, and Technology courses. Choose one or two science courses (GE MST), one or two math courses (GE MST) and one technology course, in consultation with an academic advisor. For the technology elective, choose either CSC-105 or CSC-106.
Short Title : GE Technology Elective
Course Code : GE-MST
Department Description : General Education
Short Title : GE Math Elective
Course Code : MAT-EL1
Short Title : GE Science Elective
Course Code : BIO-EL1
Department Description : Biology
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Short Title : Physical/Health Education Elective
Course Code : Physical/Health Education Elective
Department Description : Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Course Description :
Physical/Health Education Elective
Short Title : Introduction to African-American Studies
Course Code : AFS-121
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : Introduction to the foundations and approaches of African-American studies. Examines historical, sociological, psychological, religious and philosophical perspectives of the African-American experience.
Short Title : Introduction to African Civilizations
Course Code : AFS-123
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : The historical development of African civilizations from earliest times to the present. Focuses on the cultural, political, social and economic factors which shaped Africa and its people.
Short Title : African American History
Course Code : AFS-231
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
This course surveys the history of the African Americans in the United States from African origin to the present. Special attention will be given to the social, political, economic experiences and events that have helped shape the African-American community.
Short Title : Psychology of the African-American Experience
Course Code : PSY-163
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : Exploration of Black Psychology - its principles, theories and assessment techniques in relation to the personality and behavioral development of African-Americans.
Short Title : Ancient Egypt's History: An Introduction
Course Code : HIS-202
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
Traces the genesis, rise and development of the high culture and dynastic civilization of pharaonic Egypt from the Predynastic Period through New Kingdom (approx. 3500 to 1000 B.C.) An interdisciplinary approach will be used that takes into account the effects that geography and topography had on Egypt's cultural development. Topics discussed will include language, religion, mummification, funerary architecture and art. Course will be illustrated with slides as well as with artifacts and artifact-facsimiles.
Contact Name: Timothy Hack, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2590
Contact Email: HSS@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/history-social-science/
A Liberal Arts education helps students develop strong and ordered minds as they explore the world’s collected wisdom in literature, history, mathematics, science, philosophy and the arts. It teaches them to recognize and construct arguments, to appreciate diverse cultures and perspectives, and to have a sense of scholarship about the lives and events that have gone before. Liberal Arts emphasis on language helps students broaden their cultural perspective and become more aware of their own identity. Courses comprising a Liberal Arts education at Middlesex County College are the core of all liberal arts programs at the bachelor’s level. Students may select the general degree, the most flexible of all our Liberal Arts programs, or one of the many specialized options.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Competency in Algebra I may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in one year of high school laboratory science.
Once students complete required developmental coursework (if any), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. Students may shorten the amount of degree completion time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Our students transfer to 4-year colleges and universities around the globe. We’ve had students transfer to every state, including Alaska and Hawaii.
The Statewide Transfer Agreement for New Jersey ensures that students who earn an A.A. or A.S. degree at a community college will have those credits fully transferable to a New Jersey public four-year institution, will have completed half of the credits required for a basic four-year degree and will have completed all lower division general education requirements. In addition, articulation agreements are being worked out with institutions granting baccalaureate degrees to facilitate the transfer process. Students should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
Are you interested in transferring to a school in New Jersey? You can use the tools at NJTransfer.org to see which of your MCC courses will transfer to a specific college.
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