Minor Requirements

 

Learning Outcomes for Ethnic Studies Minors

Ethnic studies graduates of the University of Portland should be able to:

  1. Articulate an understanding of how categories of race and ethnicity have been constructed.
  2. Articulate how the categories of race and ethnicity have been used in at least two different historical, geographical, and spatial contexts.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the histories, aesthetics, science, politics, or cultures produced by traditionally marginalized groups through describing the relevance of at least one such product to their own lived (or life) experience.

Capstone Experience

Students pursuing an ethnic studies minor will participate in an Ethnic Studies Capstone at the end of their course of study.

Prerequisite - 3 credit hours

ETHS 205

Critical Ethnic Studies

3

Minor Requirements - 12 credit hours

Electives - 9 credit hours

Select three courses from the following:

ENG 337

Modern/Contemporary Arabic Literature

3

ENG 372

Multi-Ethnic American Literature

3

ENG 373

African-American Literature

3

HST 323

African American History

3

MUS 411

History of Rock and Roll

3

MUS 414

History of Jazz

3

NRS 440

Social Justice and Population Health

3

PHL 336

Metaphysics: Native American Philosophy

3

PHL 408

Race, Gender, and Colonialism

3

POL 378

Muslims and Islam in Europe and the U.S.

3

PSY 450

Cross Cultural Psychology

3

SOC 333

Social Class and Inequality

3

SOC 336

Race and Racism in the United States

3

SPN 380

Medical and Public Health Spanish

3

SPN 469

Latin American Jewish Literature and Culture

3

SW 313

Social Policy, Action, and Advocacy for Change

3

SW 325/SOC 325

Power, Oppression, and Critical Consciousness

3

THE 333/THE 433

Theological Implications of the Holocaust

3

THE 351/THE 451

Religions of Africa

3

One time course offerings (designated 391/491 or 392/492) may fulfill the elective requirement. Please confirm eligible yearly course offerings with the program director.

Capstone - 3 credit hours

Ethnic Studies Capstone

3

Please consult with the program director to select the eligible Capstone course.