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BROCKTON, Mass. (WBZNewsRadio) - Beginning this fall, Massasoit Community College says they'll be the first community college in the state to offer a degree in Black studies.
"The fundamental goal of the Black Studies degree is to offer students a comprehensive introduction to the crucial sociocultural and social justice issues facing Black people from the past to today." The college wrote on it's website. "Core courses offer an in-depth understanding of historical, anthropological, sociological, psychological, economic, and political aspects of Black America. The curriculum also offers opportunities to study the literary, musical, and artistic heritage of Black people."
"Black Studies also creates a valuable foundation for graduate study." Massasoit Community College website reads. "Many people who earn degrees in this area go on to study law, business, or medicine. Graduates in Black Studies have entered a wide variety of professional and occupational fields including education, government and community service while others have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in law, education, and human services."
WBZ's Nichole Davis (@NicholeDWBZ) reports.
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