Ethnic Studies, B.A.

A major 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 major 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.

credits required for major

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

ETH 405 Capstone Credits: 4
or ETH 409 Practicum Credits: 4 (2nd practicum)

Choose One Concentration

Option 1:

Option 2:

Intersectionality Studies Concentration

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.

Elective Credits: 24

Students will take courses of their choice for their elective credits from the Ethnic Studies concentrations in consultation with their Ethnic Studies academic advisor. Students must take at least 36 upper-division credits in the major.

Total Credits: 60

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.