Ethnic Studies BA
This degree program spotlights diverse ethnic communities in the United States within a globalized, transnational context. Our program centers on the experiences, voices, collective memories and in-group diversity of ethnic and racialized communities of color, as well as their coalitions and allies.Students learn analytical and critical thinking skills through comparing and contrasting the experiences of African American, Asian American, Latina/o, and American Indian groups and individual members, as well as concentrating on experiences of individuals and groups in one particular ethnic group. Situated at the heart of our program are matters of race, racism, racialization and power; the viscous nature of ethnic identity development and performance; and interactions among groups.Resident faculty hold expertise in many aspects of ethnic studies including history, religion, visual and media culture, gender, and interdisciplinary studies. Community faculty bring their applied work experience into the classroom. In addition, the department participates in a number of community/university partnership activities which provide students with unique learning opportunities.A degree in Ethnic Studies enables individuals to gaina significant level of knowledge and understanding of African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino/a Americans, American Indians;enables individuals to communicate cross culturally;equips individuals with skills in research, design, and data collection to benefit their community;engages individuals in critical thinking using interdisciplinary frameworks;promotes community-centered, experiential, participatory, and cooperative learning;prepares individuals to make a genuine contribution to the development of a pluralistic society.The Ethnic Studies Department resident and community faculty are committed to a culturally plural and equitable society. The faculty infuse a blend of life experience with scholarship, offering students a unique academic experience. Our coursework converges at the intersections of race, religion, gender, class, and sexuality in the shaping of perspectives and life chances.Students learn the following:how to navigate among the multiple covert and overt past, present, and future discourses of race and ethnicity;how to practically apply knowledge and be cultural critics and critical consumers of popular culture; andhow to be life-long learners, cultural bridges, and influential in promoting a more equitable society.The Ethnic Studies major has two tracks:Cross-cultural Comparative Track Individualized TrackStudents can choose the major track which most fits their programmatic interest. All tracks require students to complete the core courses listed below. The Individualized Track must be designed in consultation with the student's advisor. The design of the major and minor also enables students to include credits earned at other institutions and classes offered by other departments at Metro State.
Courses
- ETHS 100
- ETHS 200
- ETHS 400
- ETHS 499
- ETHS 302
- ETHS 303
- ETHS 304
- ETHS 305
- ETHS 306
- ETHS 309
- ETHS 311
- ETHS 315
- ETHS 316
- ETHS 318
- ETHS 324
- ETHS 326
- ETHS 327
- RELS 333
- ETHS 380
- ETHS 381
- COMM 372
- GNDR 375
- HIST 315
- HIST 364
- HIST 372
- HIST 372A
- HIST 373
- HSER 395
- HSFS 338
- HUM 333
- HUM 335
- HUM 364
- LING 326
- LIT 362
- LIT 363
- LIT 364
- LIT 368
- LIT 383
- PHIL 362
- PHIL 366
- PSYC 328
- RELS 308
- RELS 380
- SCRW 320
- TCID 391
- THEA 300
- WRIT 300
- ETHS 307
- ETHS 244
- ETHS 270
- ETHS 342
- ETHS 370
- ETHS 375
- LIT 361
- HIST 311
- ETHS 231
- ETHS 232
- ETHS 332
- ETHS 334
- ETHS 335
- DKTA 100
- HIST 310
- OJIB 100
- OJIB 101
- ETHS 262
- ETHS 361
- ETHS 363
- ETHS 364
- ETHS 250
- ETHS 252
- ETHS 352
- ETHS 354
- ETHS 332A
- ETHS 350I
- ETHS 360I
- ETHS 365I