Ethnic Studies (ETHN) - Minor

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21 credits

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all minor courses unless otherwise noted.

Overview

Ethnic Studies entails a multidisciplinary, intersectional approach to examining social identities, political ideologies, and institutions, with specific attention to understanding ethnicity, identities, and concepts of race and racial formation. Work in Ethnic Studies centers on the contributions and perspectives of various racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

Students in the Ethnic Studies program build analytical skills and language skills that enable them to thoughtfully consider race in the United States including underlying issues of identity, belonging, inequality, and power. Students will understand ways that history has impacted present circumstances. Ethnic Studies involves rigorous intellectual scholarship and civic engagement for social justice. Graduates will be able to recognize marginalized perspectives, have an understanding of power relations, and be familiar with appropriate and effective tools leading to social transformation.

Ethnic Studies offers a set of courses designed to:

enhance students’ understanding of the complex issues surrounding past, present, and future challenges to living and working in a racially diverse society
highlight the racialized experiences of people of color in the United States
provide students the opportunity to approach questions of race, ethnicity, identity, and power from an interdisciplinary perspective
help students build analytical and language skills that enable them to thoughtfully consider problems connected with racial oppression within policy, equity, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship

Required Courses (12 credits)

ETHN 168 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3 credits)
ETHN 268 - Race, Ethnicity, and Representation in the United States (3 credits)
ETHN 368 - Ethnic Studies Seminar 1: History, Theory, and Methods (3 credits)
ETHN 468 - Ethnic Studies Seminar 2: Social Justice Research (3 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

Electives courses must be completed in at least two different departments and must include at least 3 credits of 300/400-level coursework. It is recommended that students take at least one elective in Ethnic Studies.

CMST 281 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
CMST 291 - Topics in Multicultural Communication (3 credits)
CMST 292 - Multicultural U.S. Rhetoric (3 credits)
△ CMST 389 - Creating Change Through Persuasion (3 credits)
EDFD 460 - Multicultural Youth, Children, & Families Part I: Early Childhood and Elementary (2 credits)
EDFD 461 - Multicultural Youth, Children, & Families: Part I: K-12 and 5-12 (2 credits)
EDFD 462 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families Part II (1 credit)
EDFD 483 - Multicultural Children, Youth, and Families (2 credits)
ENG 220 - Multicultural American Literature (3 credits)
ETHN 220 - Introduction to Asian American Studies (3 credits)
ETHN 260 - Special Topics in Ethnic Studies (3 credits)
ETHN 360 - Special Topics in Ethnic Studies (1-4 credits)
GS 205 - Cultural Encounters (3 credits)
GS 233 - Latin American and Caribbean Immigrants in the U.S. (3 credits)
GS 234 - Gender and Society in Latin American/Latino Literature (3 credits)
HIST 165 - Latin American History (3 credits)
HIST 220 - Introduction to African-American History (3 credits)
HIST 235 - Introduction to Native American History (3 credits)
HIST 320 - Topics in Native American History (3 credits)
NURS 325 - Transcultural Issues in Health Care (3 credits)
POLS 220 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3 credits)
POLS 225 - Ethnic Conflict and Nationalism (3 credits)
△ POLS 330 - Race & American Politics (3 credits)
PSY 373 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 credits)
SOC 340 - Social-Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
SOC 423 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (3 credits)
SOC 431 - Social Class and Power (3 credits)
SOCW 435 - Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations (3 credits)
△ SPAN 410 - Latino/a/x Experiences in the United States (3 credits)
WGSS 220 - Intersections of Privilege and Power (3 credits)

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See Degree Audit for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement