Ethnic Studies
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.
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
Contact
Business Classroom Building 308
1635 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Office: 801-581-5206
Fax: 801-581-8437
ethnic@utah.edu