Ujima

The Ujima Learning Community & Experience

Why does Pasadena City College offer the Ujima Program?

 Pasadena City College (PCC) is a fully accredited community college with over 33,000 students. PCC offers a prestigious, high-quality education with a wide range of general education, transfer, certificate and associate degree programs, among them is Ujima, dedicated to the success of African-American students in higher education.

The data on student success, retention and transfer rates indicate that those African American students, who satisfactorily complete their first year of college and their transferable English and Mathematics courses, are more likely to stay in college, transfer and graduate.  If you should choose to accept this mission, PCC and the Ujima Program desire to partner with you by helping you become a learner, a student and a leader who understands the importance of resilience, unity, dedication and commitment in the academic process.

 Sample Ujima Program Sequence

The Pasadena City College Ujima Program is dedicated to helping students transition successfully from the college to the university. A key predictor of success for Ujima students is the completion of the entire Ujima Program sequence which is designed enhance and accelerate the personal, social and academic growth and development of the African-American student.

SUMMER

              Math Jam (2-week Math Training)

              Counseling 10

              Physical Education Theory 48

FALL

              Counseling 12

              English 100

              Math 402/125/131

              Psychology 1

WINTER

              Counseling 11

              GE or one course from your major

SPRING

              Counseling 17

              English 1A

              Sociology 29

              Math 402/125/131

              Counseling 20

              (Optional Independent Study)

Who Are the Ujima Program Instructors?

Ujima Instructors are highly-qualified and dedicated Counseling, English and Sociology faculty who provide unique and challenging instruction, preparation and insight to the student learner. These professors along with the Ujima Program Director, a host of tutors, mentors, deans and other support personnel work together as a team to provide comprehensive support for Ujima students. While the Ujima team is nurturing, they are committed to your success and set very high expectations for all Ujima students.

The Ujima experience from the students

“Ujima saved my life!”

“Because of Ujima I know how to go to college and be a student.”

“Ujima really helped me by making me adjust and grow at a comfortable pace.”

“Ujima is a great way to learn how to balance yourself and adjust to college level work.”

“Ujima is the BEST!”

“I didn’t just learn how to be a student; I learned who I am and how to be me.”

“I love the field trips and the for real class discussions, you learn so much about everything.”

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