As an academic field, Ethnic Studies focuses on the study of four racial-ethnic groups of color: African Americans, Asian Americans, Latina/o Americans, and Native Americans. The field explores the identities, institutional racism these groups have faced, their responses or resilience, and their diverse contributions to American multicultural society.
Ethnic Studies assists all students to develop and utilize a critical lens to foster empowerment, cultural humility, resilience, hope, self-worth, and community solidarity in a way that is responsive to all our students.
Career Opportunities
Bachelor’s or advanced degree is usually necessary. Career opportunities are the following: educator, community outreach, social worker, youth advocate, case manager, policy analysis, legislative aid, civil rights investigator, community liaison for local, state, or federal government, cultural program coordinator, grant writer.
Transfer
- California State University, San Bernardino: Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies
- California State University, Fullerton: Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies
- University of California, Riverside: Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies
- University of California, Riverside: Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
- University of California, Riverside: Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies
- University of California, Riverside: Bachelor of Arts in Chicano Studies
- University of California, Riverside: Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies
- University of Redlands: Bachelor of Arts in Race and Ethnic Studies
For the most up-to-date information on these programs and others, visit assist.org. Please stop by the Transfer Center in Building 23 or make an appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements of the kind of learning a program hopes a student will achieve. The PLOs describe the knowledge, skills, problem-solving, communication and values that apply to all certificates and/or degrees within that program.
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
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To demonstrate a basic understanding of the core concepts in the ethnic studies field.
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Demonstrate the ability to make connections between ethnicity/race and other aspects of social life (i.e. economy, politics, cultural values, and gender relations).
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Analyze both historic and contemporary patterns and issues in multi-ethnic societies
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Students will be able to identify and analyze the causes of inequities in the United States.
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Students will identify and analyze social policies that have the potential to alleviate inequalities.