Division of

Ethnic Studies

News &
Updates

Virtual Transform Convocation

Class of 2020, your resilience and determination is inspiring to us all! While we won’t be able to physically gather to celebrate until December, join us in this virtual graduation celebration.

We miss you!

Transform students: we miss you dearly! Check out this message from Dean Kathryn Stockton.

Transform Undergraduate Research Showcase

Transform will be participating in the Virtual Undergraduate Research Showcase on April 20th!

Internship Program 2020-2021

Apply for a Transform internship and put your gender and ethnic studies training into practice at community and campus organizations! Plus you’ll receive course credit!

Virtual Graduation Celebration

We couldn’t be more proud of you and your accomplishments. Although we aren’t celebrating together physically, we are excited to celebrate you and your hard work via our digital outlets. Fill out this form, and we’ll add you to our virtual yearbook!

Who

We Are

Ethnic Studies is a scholarly academic division that studies traditional forms of history and culture from the perspective of people who are underrepresented, while considering the role that race and racism play in today’s world.

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Degrees

Major

The Ethnic Studies major explores differences in power as expressed by the state, civil society, and individuals, challenging social constructions of race, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality and gender.

Minor

Ethnic Studies offers 5 unique minors in African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific American, and Chicana/o Studies that allow for a more concentrated focus on a specific racialized population in the United States through the lens of history & politics, contemporary issues, literature, and gender & ethnicity