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Start Your Exploration of the History and Issues

Our certificate at the University of Michigan-Dearborn provides an introduction to the rich histories, struggles, and contributions of Africans and African descendants in the Diaspora. As you delve into the dynamic dialogue between African and global history, you’ll unlock potential pathways to creating meaningful changes.

AAAS at the Heidelberg projectThe interdisciplinary approach of this certificate provides students with analytical frameworks for understanding how social, cultural, legal, and political factors influence the lives of African and African American individuals, families, and communities. This program of study also examines a broad range of diversity issues to understand the ways that African and African Diaspora experiences intersect with ideas about race, ethnicity, class, religion, gender identity, and culture in people’s lives.

This undergraduate and post-baccalaureate certificate complements our undergraduate degree and minor in African and African American studies. 

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$84,380 Median Salary

Postsecondary Teachers (PhD usually required)

Overall employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 118,800 openings for postsecondary teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$72,890 Median Salary

Historians (master’s usually required)

Employment of historians is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 300 openings for historians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$101,770 Median Salary

Sociologists (master’s usually required)

Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 300 openings for sociologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$58,380 Median Salary

Social Workers

Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 63,800 openings for social workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$62,860 Median Salary

Health Education Specialists

Employment of health education specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 6,600 openings for health education specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Tuition

Tuition and fees for certificate programs are updated and approved each year in June. Review the current schedule to estimate your costs.

Tuition and Fee Schedule

How to Apply

It is encouraged to apply as early as possible. To apply:

  • Complete and submit an Online Non-Degree Application - select "Certificates".
  • Submit official transcripts.

Completed non-degree applications will be accepted until midnight the day prior to the start of classes each semester.

How to Apply

Admission Requirements

The program is open to all undergraduate students at UM-Dearborn as well as non-degree seeking students with or without college degrees.

Next Steps

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