Ethnic Studies
A.A. Degree Major Ethnic Studies · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate in Arts Degree in Ethnic Studies is designed to provide students with a comparative and interdisciplinary examination of the unique histories, cultures, and experiences of African Americans, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, Latino/x Americans, and Native Americans in the United States. Students will assess their own individual cultural identity/ies, build consciousness about race and ethnic relations in America, and begin to formulate and implement strategies that will challenge multiple and intersecting forms of oppression. The major prepares students to work collaboratively with diverse populations given its emphasis on group-centered leadership and communication skills, as well as, critical thinking and praxis. Completion of the associates of arts degree facilitates a pathway to move into a four-year institution leading to baccalaureate degree.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies, AA: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| Major Requirements | 15 | |
| Select ETHN101 or SOC101 | ||
| ETHN 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHN 110 | Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies | 3 |
| ETHN 120 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| CHST 101 | Introduction to Chicano Studies | 3 |
| ETHN 140 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| Select one (1) from the following | 3 | |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 120H | Honors Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 246 | Survey of Chicano Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 280 | Literature of the African Diaspora | 3 |
| HIST 118 | Social and Cultural History of the United States | 3 |
| HIST 124 | Mexican American History in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 132 | Modern African History | 3 |
| HIST 142 | History of the Modern Middle East | 3 |
| HIST 152 | Latin American History | 3 |
| HIST 162 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Outline the impact power has had on structural systems from an intersectional and social justice perspective.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the history, epistemology, theories, concepts, methodologies, and trends within the field of Ethnic Studies.