The Ethnic and Women's Studies Department offers a program of stu dy on the history, culture, and contemporary issues of ethnic groups and gender roles in society. Within this major, two options are available. The second, the Pre-credential option, provides undergraduate preparation to teach in California public schools and leads into Multiple Subjects or CLAD Credential programs.
All courses are interdisciplinary in both content and approach.
Courses are open to all university students and most classes meet General Education requirements. As part of the School of Education and Integrative Studies, courses in EWS reflect an integrative curriculum designed to address and respond to the critical issues of contemporary society. For those taking the pre-credential option, an understanding of the important role education plays in shaping communities, as well as how culture influences schooling is stressed. External classroom opportunities include service learning with community organizations, internships with local agencies, and community field-work option. Local and national experts speak in annual EWS Speakers Series as well as in many of the courses.