Associate of Arts - Ethnic Studies

Laney College's Associate of Arts in Ethnic Studies program is designed to assist all students develop an understanding and appreciation of other peoples and cultures in the United States. Using comparative methodologies and honoring community based knowledge, the major emphasizes a critical understanding of race and race relations. Students may elect among the following majors: African American Studies, Asian/Asian-American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Mexican/Latin-American Studies or Native American Studies. Each program provides a sound background for students preparing to pursue a degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field on transfer to four-year institutions while also supporting the acquisition of skills that will enhance career opportunities in government and community-based agencies.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Evaluate And Research: Evaluate the development of the field of Ethnic Studies, and utilize research methodologies and scholarship within the field to produce research papers. • Analysis: Effectively employ social science methodologies in the analysis of issues related to Ethnic Studies. • History: Identify and describe the general history of racial/ethnic people in the U.S.

Program is geared in future careers in Teaching, Social Work, Public Health, Community Organizing, as well as working in higher education or graduate school.