Certificate in Ethnic Studies (Generalist)

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12 units

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

Core Course3
Introduction to Ethnic Studies 1
Module 13
Select one of the following:
The Asian American Experience 1
The African American Experience 1
The Chicano(a)/Latino(a) Experience 1
Native American/Indigenous Experience 1
Module 26
Select two of the following:
The Politics of Crime and Punishment
Transforming Leadership: Ethnic Studies and Latinx Christian Practice
Asian Americans in Higher Education
Historical Themes 2
Psychology of Asian Americans
Latinx Psychology
The Intersectionality of Identity: Being Black and Female
Asian American Communities: Mental Health and Wellness
Understanding the New Testament through a Latinx Lens 3
Understanding the New Testament through an Africana Lens
Understanding the New Testament: Christ, Redemption, Community, New Creation
Total Units12
1

Meets the APU Core: Intercultural Competence general education requirement.

2

This is a variable-topics course. Students must select the topic “Christianizing Native Peoples in 16th-Century Mexico: Franciscan Evangelization in New Spain” for the course to count for this program. 

3

Meets the APU Core: Understanding the New Testament general education requirement.