Ethnic Studies ,Minor
Activism, African American Studies, Indigenous, Inequality, Interdisciplinary, Latino, Racism
Study human behavior where answers aren't always black and white. Examine individuals, organizations and society through multiple perspectives, developing critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills you can apply in any career.
The minor program in ethnic studies explores the changing political, social, economic and cultural realities of racial, ethnic and Indigenous communities in the United States and the Americas.
The coursework combines topics in the humanities, arts and social sciences, and you receive instruction on methods to critically analyze racial, ethnic, gender and sexual identities; transnational movements; and diverse forms of cultural, literary and political expression.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in ethnic studies consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better. |
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ETH 100 Ethnic and Indigenous Lives
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HRC 200 Introduction to Social and Cultural Analysis
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in social and cultural analysis (ethnicity, race and Indigenous studies)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Graduates are prepared for careers or graduate school in a variety of fields, including:
- business
- community development
- criminal justice
- education
- governance
- health care
- public relations
- public policy
- social services
Potential careers include:
- community health worker
- journalist
- secondary and high school teacher
- social and community service manager
School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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