High School Juniors and Seniors Invited to Apply for
Ramapo College Online Credit-Bearing Course
MAHWAH - High school juniors and seniors are invited to apply for enrollment in a new online credit-bearing course at Ramapo College of New Jersey on African American history.
The course, "African-American History I," focuses on the history of African-Americans from pre-colonial Africa to the institution of slavery in the West. Students will survey and analyze the historical and cultural connection between Africans in the Diaspora and review the impact of colonialism, slavery, segregation and individual and institutional racism.
Taught by Dr. Karl Johnson, a professor of African-American Studies at Ramapo College, the course runs January 20 through May 12. An application and letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor must be postmarked by January 8, 2009; a late fee will be applied through January 13. Students who successfully complete the requirements of the course will earn 4 college credits. There is a tuition fee of $1,175 to take the course. For further information and to apply, log on to www.ramapo.edu/cipl/precollege/online.html. The course is offered to high school juniors and seniors through Ramapo College's Center for Innovative and Professional Learning.
For media inquiries, contact Anna Farneski, assistant vice president, Marketing and Communications, 201.684.6844.
