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.)

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

Approved Electives (9 crs.)

ANT 111 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANT 341 - North American Indians Credits: 3
ART 274 - Introduction to Cultural Studio Credits: 3
COM 245 - Diversity and the Media Credits: 3
CRJ 411 - Terrorism Credits: 3
CRJ 452 - Race, Ethnicity, and Crime Credits: 3
CRJ 464 - Popular Culture, Crime and Justice Credits: 3
ENG 248 - Introduction to Culturally Diverse Literature of the U.S. Credits: 3
ENG 358 - Ethnic Literature Credits: 3
ENG 375 - African-American Literature Credits: 3
ETH 390 - Ethnic Studies Internship Credits: 3
HIS 201 - Early History of the United States Credits: 3
HIS 202 - Recent History of the United States Credits: 3
HIS 305 - The Civil War Era Credits: 3
HIS 341 - African-American History Credits: 3
HIS 342 - U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity Credits: 3
HIS 430 - U.S. Cultural History Credits: 3
HCS 270 - Intergroup/Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
HCS 310 - African-American Communication Credits: 3
HCS 315 - Asian-American Communication Credits: 3
MUS 129 - American Popular Music Credits: 3
PLS 325 - African American Politics Credits: 3
PSY 315 - Psychology of Prejudice and the Minority Experience Credits: 3
PSY 365 - Multicultural Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 447 - Multicultural Health Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 243 - Minority Groups Credits: 3
SOC 351 - Race Relations Credits: 3
SOC 421 - Impact of International Migration Credits: 3
SWK 250 - Assessing Individuals in the Social Environment Credits: 3
SWK 265 - Understanding Diversity for Social Work Practice Credits: 3