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

Fall 2024

Class Units Course Number Date Day/Time
COUN 19
Intro to College & Ed Planning		 1 71224/71225 8/19-9/29 Mondays 9-10:20AM
TBA: 1.5hrs Online
COUN 30
Career Exploration		 1 72469/72470 9/30-11/3 Mondays 9-10:20AM
TBA: 2hrs Online
COUN 31
Career Assessment		 1 72471/72472 11/4-12/8 Mondays 9-10:20AM
TBA: 2hrs Online
ECE 21
Child & Adolescent Development		 3 72450/72452 8/16-12/13 Mondays 10:30-12:20PM
TBA: 1hr Online
ENG 2A
Reading & Composition		 4 72585/72586 8/16-12/13 Wednesdays 9-11:50AM
TBA: 1hr Online
ETHNS 35
Black/African American Studies		 3 72590/72591 8/16-12/13 Wednesdays 12-1:20PM
TBA: 1.5hrs Online

 

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