Academic College: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies. This Bachelor of Arts (BA) program provides an in-depth, transdisciplinary, and comparative exploration of ethnicity, race, and Indigenous peoples. Students delve into the historical, political, social, and cultural underpinnings that shape the experiences of diverse ethnic and racial cultures, as well as Indigenous communities in the United States and the Americas. The curriculum combines theories and methods from fields such as literature, history, sociology, oral history, sexuality, queer studies, social justice, and transnational studies. It emphasizes understanding systemic inequality, identity formation, and the impacts of colonialism, while fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. Key courses include Introduction to Social and Cultural Analysis, Social and Cultural Analysis: Method and Theory, and a variety of upper-division electives focusing on specific ethnic, racial, and Indigenous groups and topics (e.g., African American Literature, Latina/os, Schooling and Social Inequality, Indigenous and Latina/Chicana Representation, Race and Sexualities in Social Justice Movements). The program culminates in a capstone project. There is no second language requirement for this BA.

Graduates are prepared for careers that emphasize cultural competency, advocacy, research, and communication, leveraging their deep understanding of diverse populations and social justice issues. Career paths are varied and include: Civil Rights Organizations, Community Activism and Organizing, Government Agencies (e.g., policy analysis, human rights), Non-Profit Organizations (e.g., social justice, community development), Education (e.g., K-12, higher education administration, teaching with further certification), Museums and Cultural Institutions (e.g., curatorial work, education), Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Human Resources, International Relations, Law (with further study), and Research roles. The program provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in fields such as Ethnic Studies, Indigenous Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Law, Public Administration, Social Work, Education, and other related humanities and social science disciplines.

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