What is Ethnic Studies?
The Ethnic Studies major is an interdisciplinary program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. The primary emphasis of the major is producing professionals capable of identifying sources of intercultural conflict, promoting intercultural conflict resolution, and advocating multicultural access to all facets of a society. The program provides a wide-range of methodological and critical approaches (intersectionality, relationality, anti-racism, feminism, etc.) and examines current issues, trends, controversies, and practices involving multiculturalism and diversity. Courses offered focus on people from the United States, Latin America, Africa, the Basque Country, Asia, the Middle East and other populations. Students are also able to examine the historical and contemporary experiences of people from a variety of origins.
Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates
Ethnic Studies graduates work in a variety of government, non-profit, and private organizations seeking to bring awareness and appreciation of the culture, language, history and real-life experiences of diverse populations.
To see how your existing coursework would apply towards a degree in Ethnic Studies, run a “What If” Report, or explore Degree Tracker.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Ethnic Studies
For more information about a Bachelor of Science degree in Ethnic Studies, contact the Boise State Director of Ethnic Studies, Dr. Dora Ramirez.