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The Division of Ethnic Studies


The Division of Ethnic Studies is the only bachelor’s degree and tenure-granting program in the intermountain region, giving us national prominence. Ethnic Studies was officially established on an interdisciplinary/interdepartmental basis in 1973, with separate programs for Black, Chicano/a and Native American Studies. An Asian Pacific American Studies program was added in 1989. Our program has continued to evolve over the decades to reflect student interests and the dedicated labor of community partners, staff and faculty. Whether you want to take a broad approach or focus on a specific community, we’ve got you covered! Our majors and five minor options allow you to expand your understanding of issues affecting underrepresented communities. Our majors can also be customized to reflect a specific emphasis.

Ethnic Studies Core Course Requirements

Offers a major (B.S. and B.A.), with options for four different areas of emphasis, and five minors. 

Whether you want to take a broad approach or focus on a specific community, we’ve got you covered! Our majors and five minor options allow you to expand your understanding of issues affecting underrepresented communities.

  • COURSE #
    CLASS TITLE
    CREDIT HOURS
    ETHNC 2500
    Introduction to Ethnic Studies
    3 Credit Hours
    ETHNC 2510
    Diversity Scholars: Land and Labor
    3 Credit Hours
  • COURSE #
    CLASS TITLE
    CREDIT HOURS
    ETHNC 2550
    African American Experiences
    3 Credit Hours
    ETHNC 2560
    Chicana/o & Latino/a Experiences
    3 Credit Hours
    ETHNC 2570
    American Indian Experiences
    3 Credit Hours
    ETHNC 2580
    Asian American Experiences
    3 Credit Hours
    ETHNC 2590
    Pacific Islander American Experiences
    3 Credit Hours
  • COURSE #
    CLASS TITLE
    CREDIT HOURS
    ETHNC 5900
    Interdisciplinary Research in Ethnic Studies (complete the following, only offered in fall)
    3 Credit Hours
  • COURSE #
    CLASS TITLE
    CREDIT HOURS
    ETHNC 5910
    Capstone: Advanced Explorations in Ethnic Studies
    3 Credit Hours

Advocacy & Engagement

Put your classroom learning to work in the community through coursework, student groups and internships.

Research

Our division strengths are that we prepare students in critical thinking and research and help them apply their skills for careers in a variety of fields including government, higher education, law, medicine, nursing, non-profits, and much more.

Noteworthy


Only degree and tenure-granting program in the Intermountain West.

In 1973 The University of Utah established a program in Ethnic Studies.

$4.76 million: In research grants for Ethnic Studies faculty over past five years.

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The strength of our divisions and programs comes from our interdisciplinarity and our intersectional approach to historical, cultural, political
and lived realities in today’s world.

ETHNIC STUDIES
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DISABILITY STUDIES
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GENDER STUDIES
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PACIFIC ISLAND STUDIES
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ETHNIC
STUDIES

Our Ethnic Studies program will expand your understanding of issues affecting underrepresented communities.

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DISABILITY
STUDIES

Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores social, political, cultural, and economic factors that shape disability.

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GENDER
STUDIES

Gender Studies offers a space for the study of a wide range of feminist thought, practices, theory and community-engaged learning.

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PACIFIC ISLANDS
STUDIES

The Pacific Islands Studies program provides courses that are designed from an Indigenous Pacific islander perspective.

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TRANSFORM YOUR DEGREE

Whether you want to take a broad approach or focus on a specific group or community, we’ve got you covered! Our majors, minors and certificate programs allow you to expand your understanding of issues affecting marginalized groups and underrepresented communities.

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