Ethnic Studies
General
Program Title
Ethnic Studies
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Students who pursue an ethnic studies minor seek a deeper understanding of American racial and ethnic groups, namely, African Americans, Latinos(as), Asian Pacific Americans and Native Americans. Your courses, internships and community service work will provide insight into the contributions, social/cultural development, intellectual expression and circumstances of these groups in American society. You'll study literature, social sciences, music, history and human relations from a variety of ethnic perspectives.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Status
Active
Required GPA for graduation
2.0
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Explain and interpret how continuity and change contribute to contemporary issues facing various US ethnic groups.
Outcome
Refine analytical, written, critical thinking and research skills in the study of various US ethnic groups.
Outcome
Recognize and distinguish diverse historical settings and examine governmental policies resulting in the current conditions of various US ethnic groups.
Degree Maps
Major Code
1111
Program Code
1111.01