Ethnic Studies

The Asian American and Asian Studies Certificate of Achievement is an interdisciplinary
certificate that supports understanding and analysis of Asian American and Asian History,
cultures, languages, and literature. Students will have the opportunity to explore questions of
race. ethnicity, and identity as well as engage with issues of global politics, geography, and
business.

Program Curriculum

Core Courses:

  • ASAM 100: Introduction to Asian American Studies: Not Your Model Minority
  • ASAM 110: Expanding America: Asian American History and Experience in the U.S.
  • ENGL 237: Asian American Literature
  • CHIN 260: Chinese Culture and Society
  • CS 100: Intro Chicano/a Studies
  • CS 101: Introduction to Social Justice
  • CS 108: History Mexican and Latino U.S
  • HIST 265: Selected Problems in Contemporary Asian History
  • NAIS 100: Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies
  • NAIS 101: Engaging with Native American Communities I
  • NAIS 110: Introduction to Federal Indian Law and Policy
  • NAIS 120: Introduction to Native American Music
  • NAIS 201: Engaging with Native American Communities II

Language Courses Offered:

  • CHIN 101: Elementary Chinese I
  • CHIN 102: Elementary Chinese II
  • CHIN 201: Intermediate Chinese I
  • CHIN 202: Intermediate Chinese II
  • JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I
  • JAPN 102: Elementary Japanese II
  • JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I
  • JAPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II
  • KOR 101: Elementary Korean I
  • KOR 102: Elementary Korean II

A wide, panoramic mural painting featuring a dense collage of prominent historical figures, civil rights leaders, and military service members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The background transitions across global landmarks and historical structures under a mountain range and blue sky.

Students will compare and contrast experiences in the United States and Asia, preparing students for a variety of careers requiring knowledge of globalization, international relations, Asian history and
heritage, and Ethnic Studies.

An stylized illustration featuring a diverse group of people of varying ethnicities, skin tones, and ages standing together against a green background patterned with geometric stars. Two central figures face each other, framed by a large orange sun, while multiple stylized hands interlock and embrace them.