The African Studies Certificate is designed to provide students with a knowledge of and appreciation for African history, society and natural environment. The African Studies Certificate will provide students the opportunity to understand and experience this diverse region through courses that offer knowledge, necessary language skills and first-hand experience in various parts of Africa. The Certificate program will focus on African agriculture, health, environment and cultures.Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the certificate in African Studies. A minimum 18 credit hours of African Studies course work with a grade of C or above for all courses is needed to complete the certificate program.