Academic programs

With a Minor or Graduate Certificate in Ethnic Studies, you’ll be prepared to engage in an increasingly multicultural world. These degree programs will also teach you:

awareness of other cultures
perspectives of peoples from a variety of backgrounds
diverse history and experiences
how to explore race, ethnicity, nationality, and identity in a changing world

A Minor or Graduate Certificate in Ethnic Studies goes beyond education. It provides personal growth in:

critical thinking and writing
analytical skills applicable to job settings
personal understanding and comprehension of your role in the process of lifelong learning
learning how to apply your knowledge in achieving social justice or social change

Our academic programs are suitable if you:

plan to enter an occupation that requires a broad general education
want to complement a bachelor’s degree for career advancement
are seeking personal intellectual enrichment
are enrolled in statewide academic programs
are considering a pre-professional program for:
- Medicine and Healthcare
- Law and Community-based Professions
- Government and Non-governmental Agencies and Organizations
- Advocacy and leadership fields