University of California, Berkeley College of Letters and Science 37 courses
Bachelor of Arts (BA) The major in Ethnic Studies provides a core curriculum designed to develop a comparative and multidisciplinary understanding of the experiences and communities of African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicano/Latinos, and Native Americans. Students majoring in Ethnic Studies study the history, culture, politics, and sociology of Third World communities in the United States within the general context of American society and institutions. Thus, they pursue knowledge vital for a critical understanding of contemporary society and for social changes to improve the lives and communities of racial minorities. Ethnic Studies majors also prepare themselves for advanced graduate study in either academic or professional fields. Honors Program The Department of Ethnic Studies provides a program leading to the A.B. degree with honors. Students will be recommended for honors if they have completed at least 30 units and two semesters with an average GPA of at least 3.5 overall and for all work undertaken in the Department of Ethnic Studies. Students must also have been approved specifically for honors by the Ethnic Studies Departmental Honors Committee. Honors students will be required to complete ETH STD H196A and ETH STD H196B , Senior Honors Seminar for Ethnic Studies Majors. In order to graduate with an A.B. degree with honors, students must obtain at least a 3.5 GPA for all course work undertaken at the University. Minor Program The department offers a minor in...
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Complete at least 3 of the following. A maximum of 3 units is allowed for ETHSTD 180
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