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indexETHNIC STUDIES
A.A. Degree
The degree in ethnic studies provides students with an interdisciplinary foundation for the study of American ethic groups. The degree can be earned in a single ethnic subject category or in the combined American cultures option. The curriculum incorporates a range of cultural, historical, political, and sociological methodologies that provide students with a theoretical framework for analysis of the contributions, role and major issues of African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos, and Native Americans. Students will apply these theoretical perspectives to analyze socioeconomic and political factors that confront ethnic minorities as they interact with the majority society. Competencies will be assessed through examinations, essays, research papers, and directed projects.
El Camino College Major Requirements
African American Studies Option
English 43
Ethnic Studies 1,
History 110, 111, 183,
Psychology 10;
three units from: Art 9, English 44, History 122, 184, Music 13, Political Science 5, Sociology 104, 107
Total Units: 21
American Cultures Option
Ethnic Studies 1,
complete 15 units from: Anthropology 6, Art 7, English 42, 43, 44, History 108, 110, 111, 112, 122, Psychology 10, Sociology 107;
three units from: Anthropology 2, History 154, 175, 176, 183, 184, Music 13, Political Science 5, Sociology 104
Total Units: 21
Asian American Studies Option
English 44
Ethnic Studies 1,
History 114, 175, 176
Sociology 107;
three units from: Art 5A, 5B, 6, Japanese 25, Philosophy 12, Political Science 5, Sociology 104
Total Units: 21
Chicano Studies Option
Art 7,
English 42
Ethnic Studies 1,
History 112, 154,
Political Science 5;
three units from: English 44, History 122, Sociology 104, 107
Total Units: 21
Native American Studies Option
Anthropology 6,
English 44,
Ethnic Studies 1,
History 108,
Political Science 5,
Sociology 107,
three units from: Anthropology 2, 7, 8, Art 7, Sociology 104
Total Units: 21
Ethnic Studies 1
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
This course provides a multidisciplinary introduction and analysis of ethnic groups in the United States. Various theories and perspectives will be examined to better comprehend the effects of institutional racism, marginalization, socio-economic and political discrimination, and ethnocentrism on American ethnic and racial groups.
Ethnic Studies 3
The Chicano in Contemporary United States Society
3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course introduces the student to the complexity and diversity of contemporary Chicano society in the United States. The impact of American values in the socialization of Mexican Americans will be assessed with particular emphasis on political, economic, social, cultural and educational institutions.
Contact Information:
Dr. Gloria Miranda, Dean
Office: Social Science Building, Room 101
Phone: (310) 660-3735
Email: gmiranda@elcamino.edu