This study sought to understand the perceptions of African American males enrolled in remedial education courses within two-year institutions. The researcher gathered information by interviewing ten African American male students at community colleges in southern urban locations. This qualitative research allowed the researcher to learn directly from the participants based upon their experiences to contribute to the body of research on African American male's perceptions of remedial education courses. All participants were enrolled in remedial education English and mathematics. The following questions guided the study: (a) How do African American males perceive their enrollment in remedial courses? (b) What strategies can be implemented to change the African American males' perceptions of enrollment in remedial courses? Each participant answered ten questions to determine their perspectives on remedial education coursework, as well as the factors that contribute to persistence and degree attainment. The data analysis revealed six emergent themes: (a) K-12 educational experience, (b) family support. (c) placement tests, (d) remedial courses perceived as unfavorable by their peers, (e) remedial courses counting toward graduation, and (f) lack of knowledge regarding remedial courses. Results indicated that these participants' experiences contributed to their persistence to attain a two- and four-year college degree. The study provided recommendations that may assist secondary and postsecondary educators with minimizing the negative perceptions of African American male enrollment in remedial education courses, and suggested strategies for increasing academic preparedness at the college level. The factors included access to resources to prepare for college placement tests, establishing corequisite courses, and peer support. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]