Ethnic Studies Emphasis

Upper level courses required for the Ethnic Studies Emphasis in Urban and Regional Studies include the following:

Urban Sociology
City and It's Regional Context
Community Politics
Race and Ethnic Relations
American Indian Nations
Asian American Communities in the United States
Latino Communities in the United State
Contemporary Labor Markets
Ethics and Public Action

In addition to these upper level courses, the following General Education courses are recommended for students with an emphasis in ethnic studies.  Students following this course of study will meet all requirements for the major in Urban and Regional Studies.  While it is recommended that the courses be taken in the sequence indicated below; please note that in some instances courses may be closed or, on rare occasions, not offered during the term shown.  In these instances students should meet with their faculty advisor to discuss other options.

Course Sequence: Ethnic Studies Emphasis

Freshman Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Introduction to Sociology
World Regions
Foundations of Western Culture I
Introduction to Humanities I
Principles of Biology

Note: If you have required English/Math placement, substitute for one of above courses

Introduction to Urban Studies
American Government
Foundations of Western Culture II
Introduction to Humanities II
Introduction to Environmental Science

Note: If you have required English/Math placement, substitute for one of above course

Sophomore Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

U.S. Immigration History
History of Visual Arts: Ancient to Medieval
Macro Economics
Cultural Geography
Lower-level Elective 

Urban Social Problems
History of Visual Arts: Renaissance to Modern
Ethnic and Racial Identities
Ethical Issues in the Humanities
World Food and Population Issues

Please note that with the above course sequence, you will have completed your General Education requirements!

Junior Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Urban Sociology
Race and Ethnic Relations
Introduction to Cultural Geography
Social Science Statistics
(Upper-level Elective in your minor)

City and Regional Context
Latino Communities in the United States
American Indian Nations
Foundations for Social Research
(Upper-level Elective in your minor)

Summer Session: Plan for your Summer Internship!

Senior Year Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Community Politics
Contemporary Labor Markets
URS Internship
(Upper-level Elective in your minor)
( Upper-level Elective)

Ethics and Public Action
Asian American Communities
Topics in African American History
(Upper-level Elective in your minor)
( Upper-level Elective)