Major in Ethnic Studies (Bachelor’s)

The online Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies program addresses the cultural struggles of different ethnicities and other underrepresented groups. 

While the program does have an emphasis on ethnic studies in the United States, you will not only learn about these minority groups in America. Our multifaceted curriculum also addresses ethnic studies from an international perspective so that students walk away with a well-rounded vision. As an Ethnic Studies student, you will learn about historical groups in the United States from an ethnic and racial perspective, what their experiences have been, and how these historical groups have shaped history and continue to shape public policy nationwide. 

Ethnic Studies is a liberal arts degree that provides you with a variety of skills and knowledge that can be utilized in various industries. The Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies degree is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of ethnic issues as well as setting students up with interchangeable skills that can be valuable in any industry and career. Ethnic Studies students go into a wide variety of careers that cross the spectrum of public, nonprofit and private agencies.  

If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree, the field of ethnic studies provides an outstanding base from which to apply to law school and graduate programs in most liberal arts and social science programs, along with MA and PhD programs in ethnic studies.  

Additionally, among students aspiring to careers in medicine, ethnic studies is increasingly recognized as a valuable major. Human relations and cultural sensitivity are such key elements in successful health care delivery that the Association of American Medical Colleges MCAT exam requires students to demonstrate competency in cultural diversity. Many of our current double major students are in health-related departments.