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for California State University, Fresno.
Ethnic Studies Program
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
The African American Studies major offers studies in the social sciences, humanities, education, community studies, the arts, and other areas as they relate to the African American experience and the African diaspora. The major will provide an epistemological basis for the theoretical, social, political, and cultural reality of African peoples.
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue a dual major and can take African American Studies either as a primary or secondary major. Students are required to see an African American Studies academic adviser for assistance in planning the major.
African American Studies Major
Major requirements (36 units)
Lower-division requirements (9 units)
ETH S 1, AF AM 10, SOC 25 or PL SI 90
Upper-division requirements (18 units)
AF AM 137, 144, 146, 148, 178; ETH S 189
Approved African American electives (9 units)
Consult your academic adviser for approval.
General Education (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (37-40 units)*
It is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete
a second major or minor.
Total requirements (124 units)
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* This total indicates that ETH S 1 in G.E. Breadth D3 also may
be applied to the African American studies major.
For students interested in the general dimensions of the African American experience, the following courses are recommended:
- AF AM 27, 36, 38, 135, 137, 140, 145
- For students interested in the following careers, the following courses are recommended:
- Education: AF AM 38, 42, 124, 130T, 135
- Performing Arts: AF AM 21, 24, 27, 35, 121, 130T, 144; ETH S 189
- Business: AF AM 38, 130T, 135, 136, 190; ETH S 189
- Preprofessional (nursing, criminology, prelaw, etc.): AF AM 56, 130T, 135, 142, 144, 146, 190; ETH S 189
- Writing: AF AM 15, 25, 127, 190
- Social Sciences: AF AM 27, 38, 135, 140, 178; ETH S 189
Ethnic Studies Minor
The Minor in Ethnic Studies consists of 21 units, of which
9 must be upper division.
ETH S 1 and 189 (6 units)
Approved electives in one of the areas listed below (9 units)
(Asian American Studies, African American Studies, Chicano and
Latin American Studies, and American Indian Studies)
Approved Asian American Studies, African American Studies, Chicano
and Latin American Studies, and American Indian Studies electives
from one of the areas not used above (6 units)
Total (21 units)
A student intending to pursue the Minor in Ethnic Studies should
see the coordinator for assignment to a faculty adviser who assists
the student in planning his or her program.
African American Studies Minor
ETH S 1 and 189 (6 units)
Approved African American Studies career-oriented courses (upper-division)
(9 units)
Approved African American Studies electives (6 units)
Total (21 units)
Note: For students interested in the general dimensions
of the African American experience, the following courses are
recommended:
- AF AM 27, 36, 38, 135, 137, 140, 145
For students interested in the following careers, the following courses are recommended:
- Education: AF AM 38, 42, 110, 124, 130T, 135
- Performing Arts: AF AM 21, 24, 27, 35, 121, 130T, 144; ETH S 189
- Business: AF AM 38, 130T, 135, 136, 190; ETH S 189
- Preprofessional (nursing, criminology, prelaw, etc.): AF AM 56, 130T, 135, 142, 144, 146, 190; ETH S 189
- Writing: AF AM 15, 25, 127, 190
- Social Sciences: AF AM 27, 38, 135, 140, 178; ETH S 189
American Indian Studies Minor
The American Indian Studies Minor is designed to foster culturally appropriate knowledge and skills for those who may work for federal and/or state agencies having American Indian Constituents, and/or tribes, tribal health centers, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, or national Indian organizations.
A I S 5, 50, 60T (choose one) (3 units)
A I S 100, 101, 103, 160, 170 12 (choose four) (12 units)
Electives (choose two)
EHD 109; AF AM, A I S, CLS, ASAM 195; ANTH 105W, 130; ART 170
(6 units)
Total (21 units)
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It is anticipated that A I S 100 may be used for the American
Indian Studies Minor and to satisfy General Education requirements.
Asian American Studies Minor
(See Asian American Studies in Courses and Programs section.)
Note: The minors also require a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division
units in residence.
Ethnic Studies Courses