Ethnic Studies Minor

Ethnic Studies is a multi-ethnic and interdisciplinary program that offers a broad and intense course of study of the various ethnic groups in the United States. Students are encouraged to develop concepts and theories that help clarify attitudes about people of other ethnicities. Through understanding and appreciating others’ cultures, students can gain an understanding of the multiple realities of our complex and culturally diverse society.

18 crs.

To complete a minor in Ethnic Studies, students must take all three core classes and three approved electives. All students are required to take at least six credits of upper level (300/400 level) courses. Two courses must be taken from at least two different disciplines.All courses must be taken at Shippensburg University.

Core Requirements (9 crs.)

ETHS 100 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
ETHS 101 - Introduction to African-American Studies Credits: 3
ETHS 102 - Introduction to Latino Studies Credits: 3

Approved Electives (9 crs.)

ANTH 111 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 330 - Ancient Americans Credits: 3
ANTH 341 - North American Indians Credits: 3
COMM 245 - Diversity and the Media Credits: 3
CRJU 411 - Terrorism Credits: 3
CRJU 452 - Race, Ethnicity, and Crime Credits: 3
CRJU 464 - Popular Culture, Crime and Justice Credits: 3
ENGL 248 - Introduction to Culturally Diverse Literature of the U.S. Credits: 3
ENGL 358 - Studies in U.S. Latinx Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 375 - Studies in African American Literature Credits: 3
ETHS 390 - Ethnic Studies Internship Credits: 3
HIST 201 - Early History of the United States Credits: 3
HIST 202 - Recent History of the United States Credits: 3
HIST 305 - The Civil War Era Credits: 3
HIST 341 - African-American History Credits: 3
HIST 342 - U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity Credits: 3
HIST 430 - U.S. Cultural History Credits: 3
COST 270 - Intergroup/Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
COST 310 - African-American Communication Credits: 3
COST 315 - Asian-American Communication Credits: 3
COST 325 - Voices of Black Anti-Racism and Resistance Credits: 3
MUSI 129 - American Popular Music Credits: 3
POLI 325 - African American Politics Credits: 3
PSYC 315 - Psychology of Prejudice and the Minority Experience Credits: 3
PSYC 365 - Multicultural Psychology Credits: 3
SOCI 243 - Race in America Credits: 3
SOCI 421 - Impact of International Migration Credits: 3
SPAN 152 - Latino Literature Credits: 3
SOWK 250 - Assessing Individuals in the Social Environment Credits: 3
SOWK 265 - Understanding Human Diversity for Social Justice Credits: 3