Ethnic Studies Minor
A minor in Ethnic Studies prepares students for careers that actively promote a more equitable and just society through analysis of culture, race, and ethnicity in global, national and regional history and the present. The minor empowers students to understand and address issues of inequality in a wide range of professional areas, including government, non-profit, corporations, media and academic institutions.
Major coming Summer 2024!
credits required for minor
Program Details
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the experiences and histories of the diverse ethnic groups in the United States and in global contexts.
- Analyze systemic discrimination and the history, processes and methods of how ethnic groups and indigenous peoples have fought for equal rights and self-empowerment.
- Demonstrate cultural competency through an understanding of the various forms of social discrimination via professional and non-professional practices.
Core Courses
- ANTH 216 Cultural Anthropology Credits: 4
- ETH 201 Introduction to Ethnic Studies Credits: 4
- ETH 202 Introduction to Cultural Studies Credits: 4
- ETH 409 Practicum Credits: 4
- SOC 437 Sociology of Race/Ethnic Relations Credits: 4
Choose One Concentration
Option 1:
- African American and African Studies Concentration
- Chicanx/Latinx Studies and Latin American Studies Concentration
- Global Ethnicities Studies Concentration
- Indigenous Studies Concentration
Option 2:
Students select a diversity of courses, totaling 12 credits, from the Option 1 Ethnic Studies concentrations that reflect individual interests, future career and academic goals in consultation with their advisor.
Courses
ETH 201 – Introduction to Ethnic Studies Credits: 4
ETH 202 – Introduction to Cultural Studies Credits: 4
or ANTH 216 – Cultural Anthropology Credits: 4
SOC 437 – Sociology of Race/Ethnic Relations Credits: 4
or ETH 409 – Practicum Credits: 4 4
Elective Credits: 12
Students will take courses of their choice for their elective credits from the Ethnic Studies concentrations in consultation with their Ethnic Studies academic advisor. At least eight credits must be upper-division.
KENNETH CARANO
Professor, Education & Leadership
caranok@wou.edu
MAUREEN DOLAN
Professor, Department Head, Sociology
dolanm@wou.edu
MICHAEL MCGLADE
Professor, Department Head, Geography
mcgladm@wou.edu
MARY PETTENGER
Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
pettengm@wou.edu
KATHLEEN CONNOLLY
Department Chair, Associate Professor, Modern Languages
connollyk@wou.edu
JAIME MARROQUIN
Associate Professor , Modern Languages
marroquinj@wou.edu
RICARDO PELEGRIN TABOADA
Ethnic Studies Programs Coordinator and Advisor | NTT Visiting Assistant Professor, History
pelegrintaboadar@wou.edu
