Ethnic Studies Minor
Azusa, USA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Earn a Minor in Ethnic Studies at Azusa Pacific University
Add a distinctive to your job search and increase your effectiveness in multicultural workplaces with this minor. You’ll deepen your understanding of the experiences of U.S. immigrant populations and communities of color. You’ll learn valuable skills across a range of fields, such as reviewing social issues/problems and evaluating public policy related to the areas of immigration, education, criminal justice, health care, and economic development.
Program at a Glance
The School of Humanities and Sciences offers diverse well-rounded degree programs to prepare critical thinkers to make a difference in the world for Christ.
- Program Units: 18
- Location: Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Conduct interdisciplinary research and learn how scholars approach the study and expression of race and ethnicity.
- Focus on the experiences of African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicano/Latino peoples within the U.S.
- Analyze contemporary social problems that affect these populations.
Program Details
The ethnic studies minor enhances students’ understanding of the experiences of U.S. immigrant populations and communities of color, along with their sensitivity to issues of race, ethnicity, and social class. The program also enables students to analyze contemporary social problems that affect these populations and evaluate public policy related to the areas of immigration, education, criminal justice, health care, and economic development. The primary curricular focus is on the experiences of Asian Americans, African Americans, Chicano/Latino, and Native American peoples within the United States.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
You might think that a private college education is beyond your reach, but there are many financial resources available to help make an Azusa Pacific education a reality. APU students may take advantage of three basic types of financial aid: scholarships and grants, education loans, and student employment.
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. They can come from federal, state, or private sources. Scholarships are typically merit-based, meaning they are awarded depending on demonstrated academic ability or other specific talents.
Scholarships are often available from sources outside of APU. You can search for these scholarships through websites. The Student Services Center is sometimes notified of scholarships available through APU departments or local organizations and can provide information about any available scholarships on request.
Education Loans
Education loans are usually repaid after graduation, may be deferred until after graduate school, and often have very low interest rates.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
Student Employment
On-campus student employment is available for students needing additional income to pay for education-related expenses. APU students also find work off campus in the surrounding community.
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Curriculum
Requirements
Core Course
- ETHN 150 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Contemporary Experience Courses
Select three of the following: 9
- ETHN 355 The Asian American Experience 1
- ETHN 356 The African American Experience 1
- ETHN 357 The Chicano(a)/Latino(a) Experience 1
- ETHN 358 Native American/Indigenous Experience 1
Elective Requirements
Select two of the following: 6
Culture and the Arts
- ART 403 Multicultural Art
- COMM 495 Special Topics
- ENGL 364 American Ethnic Literature
- ENGL 489 Literary Topics
- GLBL 201 Anthropology for Everyday Life
- MUS 301 Music of Africa
- MUS 302 Soul Music
Social Relationships/Public Policy
- COMM 260 Intercultural Communication
- EDLS 405 Diversity in the Classroom
- GLBL 260 Intercultural Communication
- HIST 346 History of American Immigration
- PSYC 400 Multicultural Psychology
- SOC 235 Race and Ethnicity
- SOC 358 Human Diversity
- SOC 359 Immigrant L.A.
- SOC 464 Social Stratification
- THEO 480 Theology from the Margins
Program Outcome
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Articulate an awareness of the historical experiences of U.S. ethnic groups and their contributions to the broader U.S. society.
- Differentiate terminology that specifically relates to respective U.S. ethnic groups.
- Critically engage the elements of American cultural identity formation including ethnic identity and issues of race.
- Discuss a broadened understanding of how Christian faith shapes respective U.S. ethnic experiences.
Career Opportunities
Top Occupations by Income
- Postsecondary Teachers