ETHNIC STUDIES

A.A. Degree
The degree in ethnic studies provides students with an interdisciplinary foundation for the study of American ethic groups. The degree can be earned in a single ethnic subject category or in the combined American cultures option. The curriculum incorporates a range of cultural, historical, political, and sociological methodologies that provide students with a theoretical framework for analysis of the contributions, role and major issues of African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos, and Native Americans. Students will apply these theoretical perspectives to analyze socioeconomic and political factors that confront ethnic minorities as they interact with the majority society. Competencies will be assessed through examinations, essays, research papers, and directed projects.

African American Studies Option
Ethnic Studies 1
English 43,
History 12A, 16A, 16B,
Psychology 10;
plus 6 units from the following: Art 9, English 44, History 12B, 32, Music 13, Political Science 5, Sociology 104, 107
Total Units: 24

Asian American Studies Option
Ethnic Studies 1
English 44,
History 14A, 14B,
Political Science 5,
Sociology 107;
plus 6 units from the following: Art 5A, 5B, 6, Japanese 25, Sociology 104
Total Units: 24

Chicano Studies Option
Ethnic Studies 1
Art 7,
English 42,
History 17, 19,
Political Science 5;
plus 6 units from the following: American Studies 3, English 44, History 32, Sociology 104, 107
Total Units: 24

Native American Studies Option
Ethnic Studies 1
Anthropology 6,
English 44,
History 9,
Political Science 5,
Sociology 107,
plus 6 units from the following: Anthropology 2, 7, 8, Art 7, Sociology 104
Total Units: 24

American Cultures Option
Ethnic Studies 1,
15 units from: Anthropology 6, Art 7, English 42, 43, 44, History 9, 16A, 16B, 17, 32, Psychology 10, Sociology 107,
Six units from: American Studies 3, Anthropology 2, History 12A, 12B, 14A, 14B, 19, Music 13, Political Science 5, Sociology 104
Total Units: 24

Ethnic Studies 1
Introduction to Ethnic Studies

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course provides a multidisciplinary introduction and analysis of ethnic groups in the United States. Various theories and perspectives will be examined to better comprehend the effects of institutional racism, marginalization, socio-economic and political discrimination, and ethnocentrism on American ethnic and racial groups.

Contact Information:
Dr. Gloria Miranda, Dean
Office: Social Science Building, Room 101
Phone: 310-660-3593 ext. 3735 
Email: gmiranda@elcamino.edu