The AAST 300 course in Hip Hop: Evolution & Impact gained national recognition last year when it was included in a list of 5 colleges which offer college credit for courses focused on the business, sociology and music of Hip Hop.  Read more at:

http://guycodeblog.mtv.com/2011/11/04/getting-a-higher-education-in-hip-hop/

The blogger learned of our unique course through a post from our Media Relations office: http://news.cofc.edu/2010/07/14/college-offers-unique-course-in-hip-hop/