Ethnic Studies as Primary Field of Emphasis

There are two options under the program:

  • Option A. Thesis option. 6-9 credits (ES 503)
  • Option B. Research paper. 4-7 credits (ES 501 or ES 505)

15 credits graduate courses in Ethnic Studies, as follows:

  • ES 551 Theories of Race and Ethnicity (3)
  • ES 553 Ethnohistory Methodology (3)
  • 9 credits of Ethnic Studies graduate level electives (9)
  • No more than 3 credits of blanket-numbered courses except for thesis (Option A) or credits for the research paper (Option B)

Ethnic Studies as Secondary Field of Emphasis

12 credits graduate courses in Ethnic Studies, as follows:

  • ES 551 Theories of Race and Ethnicity (3)
  • ES 553 Ethnohistory Methodology (3)
  • 6 credits of Ethnic Studies graduate level electives (6)
  • No more than 3 credits of blanket-numbered courses