The Institute of Race and Ethnic Studies
The Institute of Race and Ethnic Studies oversees the minor in Ethnic Studies. The Institute organizes cultural programming on diversity that includes seminars, speakers, and grant applications.
The Ethnic Studies minor at West Chester University is interdisciplinary in nature,
including six areas of concentration. Students select one of these (see below) and
take courses in such disciplines as anthropology, education, English, history, philosophy,
political science, public administration, social work, and sociology.
The goals are to enhance students' appreciation and understanding of ethnic diversity
through ethnic studies courses, seminars, research, scholarly conferences, and cultural
programs.
The minor requires 18 credit hours of ethnic studies courses: a core course from
ANT 220, SOC 335, or SWO 225, and five additional ethnic studies courses. Relevant
cognate courses are to be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor. The multi-ethnic
studies courses are to be selected from the five other concentrations with no more
than two courses in any given area.
The areas of concentration are:
- African American Studies
- Asian American Studies
- Latino/a Studies
- Jewish American Studies
- Native American Studies
- Multi-Ethnic Studies
There are also special interdisciplinary study opportunities which allow ethnic studies minors to: work on oral histories, participate in planning scholarly conferences and special programs, work on archaeological excavations, participate in internships, and study abroad.
How to apply for the minor:
Students apply for the minor by submitting a request to add a minor through your myWCU account .
Classes are listed by focus. Please contact the Director of The Institute of Race and Ethnic Studies to inquire about classes not included on this list.