Looking to connect with a community where you can just BEE? Well, the Black Excellence and Enrichment Academy strives to provide just that! Designed to increase the matriculation, retention, and graduation rates of students of African descent, this program's unique structure and cultural enrichment offerings will provide you with the Valley’s Own HBCU Experience. Students will be enrolled in two 8-week courses at a time while still completing 12-units per semester. Whether you are a first-time college student, a current high school student or a working adult, this program is for you!  

Benefits

  • Valley’s Own HBCU Experience 
  • Earn an Associate Degree or Transfer to a four-year university 
  • Flexible schedule for the Working Adult or High School Students 
  • Part-Time Program with Full-Time Benefits 
    • Take 2 classes at a time! 
    • Complete your General Education in one year! 
  • Black/Afrocentric Themed Curriculum 
  • Honors Program Option 
  • Cultural Activities 
  • Networking/Peer Support 

 

BEE Classes

 

Summer 2022

Class Location Times/Days Class ID Instructor Units
COUN 19
6/13/22-7/24/2
Online TBA 51060 Grays 1

COUN 30
6/13/22-7/10/22

Online TBA 51061 Grays 1
SOCIO 33
6/13/22-7/24/22
Online TBA 50930 Green 3

Fall 2022

Cohort #1

Class Location Times/Days Class ID Instructor Units
ENG 2A
8/22/22-10/16/22
Online TBA: 6.25hrs/wk 71889 William 4
COM ST 1A
8/22/22-10/16/22
Online TBA: 6.5hrs/wk 71696 Graham 3
ECE 21
10/17/22-12/11/22
Online TBA: 6.75hrs/wk 71238 Bush 3
ETHNS 35
10/17/22-12/11/22
Online TBA: 6.75hrs/wk 71896 Hollinside 3

Chort #2

Class Location Times/Days Class ID Instructor Units
ENG 2A
8/22/22-10/16/22
Online TBA: 6.25hrs/wk 72296 William 4
COM ST 1A
8/22/22-10/16/22
Online TBA: 6.5hrs/wk 71697 Graham 3
ECE 21
10/17/22-12/11/22
Online TBA: 6.75hrs/wk 71239 Bush 3
ETHNS 35
10/17/22-12/11/22
Online TBA: 6.75hrs/wk 71898 Hollinside 3

Eligibility Requirements

  • Attend an interview/orientation session 
  • Meet with BEE Counselor and complete a Student Educational Plan  
  • Make a one-year commitment to the BEE Academy