Studies & Degrees in Ethnicity, Race & First Nation Studies

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Are you a student who plans to work and live in an ethnically diverse community?  Are you interested in acquiring new skills for comprehending the complexity of race, class and gender, both at the local and national level?  If so, Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies may be the ideal program for you.  Whether you plan to pursue these studies through a certificate program, perhaps as an adjunct or minor to a degree in the social or behavioral sciences, or through a bachelor’s degree program, the Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies program is a great way to prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead professionally.  Below we have compiled some of the specifics regarding Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies, including some of the program, requirements and potential career opportunities for graduates.
 
Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies:  Program Requirements and Coursework
 
The Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies program is open to all students at the undergraduate level.  Depending on the institution, there may be a few prerequisite classes you’ll need to complete prior to enrolling in the certificate or degree program, courses such as College Mathematics and/or the Principles of Ethnic Studies.  For students planning to minor in the program, you should always consult your academic advisor to determine if the minor is consistent with your overall educational goals, but in most colleges and universities, students are encouraged to take classes outside their major.
The Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies program explores the study of race and ethnicity in both local and international contexts, and provides an integrated, comparative and comprehensive approach to the study of diversity.  The coursework, which consists of both theoretical and applied perspectives, teaches students how to formulate a conceptual framework regarding race and ethnicity, along with the manner in which various races intersect in the construction of social formations. More specifically, the program is designed to:

• Address theoretical, practical and analytical issues relevant to the comprehension of race, culture and ethnicity, employing a comparative and interdisciplinary approach.
• Develop and augment students’ critical thinking and writing skills through the study of race and ethnicity.
• Develop skills that are more effectual when working in diverse communities through course content and service-learning experiences.
• Help students collaborate with faculty, the community and each other in addressing key concerns as they relate to race and ethnicity.

One of the hallmarks of the Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies program is the internship, which helps foster a direct link between students, the university and community settings.

Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies:  Career Opportunities
 
A degree or certificate in Ethnicity, Race and First Nation Studies is strongly recommended for students who are planning to enter a wide variety of community-based professions.  This includes business professionals, health practitioners, criminal justice workers, social workers, teachers/professors and community developers.  A certificate or degree in the program looks great on a resume, and through the coursework offered, graduates will be armed with valuable knowledge and skills that will help them better understand and be sensitive to the needs of various cultures and ethnicities.  The program is also extremely valuable for those students preparing for graduate studies in a related field.