Ethnic Studies Minor
College: College of Arts & Humanities
The ethnic studies minor may be combined with any major. It consists of 21 credits, 12 in the core courses, and 9 in the electives. All elective courses listed below are 3 credits each. Special topics courses in ethnic studies (ETHN 290 Special Topics in Ethnic Studies/ETHN 390 Special Topics in Ethnic Studies/ETHN 490 Special Topics in Ethnic Studies) are offered from time to time and may be substituted as a general elective with the consent of the director.
Requirements for the Ethnic Studies Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ETHN 201 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHN/SOCA 206 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. | 3 |
| ETHN/COMM 320 | Privilege and Power | 3 |
| ETHN 494 | Internship | 3 |
| or ETHN 499 | Independent Study | |
| Electives | ||
| Select nine credits from the following elective areas: | 9 | |
| Elective Courses Focused on Particular Ethnic Groups | ||
| Select three to six credits of the following: | ||
| African-American Music | ||
| African-American History | ||
| Communication and Ethnicity 1 | ||
| Latinas/os in U.S. | ||
| North American Indians | ||
| African-American Studies | ||
| Asians in American Society | ||
| General Elective Courses | ||
| Select three to six credits of the following: | ||
| Communication and the Human Condition | ||
| Gender, Race, Class and Sexualities in the Media | ||
| Race, Crime, Law | ||
| Literature of Diversity | ||
| Astronomy of Native America | ||
| Multicultural Theatre in America | ||
| Privilege and Power | ||
| African-American Music | ||
| Music of the Great Migration: 1900-1960 | ||
| Music of the Great Migration: 1960-1990 | ||
| Critical Ethnic Studies | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Geography of American Ethnicity and Race | ||
| Understanding Social Justice | ||
| Institutional Racism in America | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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Focus rotates among African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinas/os, and Native American Indians. May be repeated with different content.
Additional courses, offered through ethnic studies and other departments, may also count toward completion of the ethnic studies minor. These courses will be determined on a semester-by-semester basis. For more information please contact the Center for Ethnic Studies Director Dr. Jonathan Shailor at 262- 595-2218.
University Requirements for Minors
Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
At least half of the course work required for a minor must be completed at UW-Parkside.