12 units

The Ethnic Studies: Asian American Studies Certificate is a program for traditional undergraduate students who want to increase their cultural awareness while complementing their major field of study.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
ETHN 355	The Asian American Experience 1	3
PSYC 407	Psychology of Asian Americans	3
HED 550	Asian Americans in Higher Education	3
SOCW 450	Asian American Communities: Mental Health and Wellness	3
Total Units		12

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Meets the APU Core: Intercultural Competence general education requirement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:

1. Articulate an awareness of the historical and modern experiences of, and interconnection between, people of Asian American descent.
2. Differentiate terminology that specifically relates to respective people of Asian American descent.
3. Critically engage the intersectional elements of the Asian American cultural identity formation, including ethnic identity and issues of race.
4. Discuss a broadened understanding of how Christian faith shapes the respective experiences of members within the Asian American community.