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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
