This is a sample curriculum plan for the Ethnic Studies BS within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major, and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to Advising Contacts for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| SOC 230 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| FM | Foundation of Mathematics* | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| FA | Foundations of Art* | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
SOC 122
Or
COMM 101
| Sociological Communication Or
Intro to Oral Communication
| 3 |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science w/ lab | 3 |
| FH | Foundations of Humanities* | 3 or 4 |
Elective
| | 3 |
| Total | | 15 or 16 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| FN | Foundations of Natural, Physical and Applied Science* w/ lab | 4 |
| SOC Elective | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| Content Area I, II, or III | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 16 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| Content Area I, II, or III | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Statistical Methods | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| SOC 305 | Racial and Cultural Minorities
| 3 |
| Methods | Refer to Catalog
| 3 |
| Content Area I, II, or III | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Content Area I, II, or III | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| Content Area I, II, or III | Refer to Catalog
| 3 |
| Content Area I, II, or III | Refer to Catalog
| 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | | 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | | 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| SOC 493 | Internship
| 2 or 3 |
| Content Area I, II, or III | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Upper-division SOC Elective | | 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
| Elective | | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 14 or 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| SOC 498 (FF) | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| SOC 493 | Internship | 2 or 3 |
| Upper-division Elective | | 3 |
| Upper-division Elective | | 3 |
| Upper-division Elective | | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 14 or 15 |
- View Ethnic Studies BS Degree Plan for specific course requirements and descriptions, including prerequisites.
- Courses to complete before reaching upper division standing (58+ credits): SOC 230, SOC 122 or COMM 101, Content Area I, II, or III, SOC electives
- View the Undergraduate catalog to view prerequisites, minor plans, courses, etc.
- We highly recommend discussing goals with an academic advisor and how you can customize needed electives in the Ethnic Studies major. Many students select a minor or a certificate(s) to meet electives or complete research, and/or assistantships within the Sociology Department itself.
- Please view the Boise State University Catalog for a current list of BSU Minors and Certificates
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract.
- *Foundational course offerings here.