Through increased understanding of and support for the diversity of United States ethnic heritage, the Ethnic Studies program helps students to understand themselves better in relation to others provides the basis for positive, personal interactions with people of differing ethnic backgrounds, and maximizes their cross-cultural skills so necessary for the 21st century workplace. The Ethnic Studies curriculum is a valuable educational experience based on both theory and practical application. After successfully completing the above, students may continue their study of U.S. ethnicity by pursuing the Ethnic Studies Field of Emphasis. This requires an additional nine credit hours. The eighteen hours for the Ethnic Studies Field of Emphasis must included a minimum of six hours of survey courses and a minimum of nine hours of ethnic centered courses, with at least two ethnic groups represented.
Completion is recognized on a student's academic transcript.
The diversity of faculty provides several perspectives on domestic ethnicity. After successfully completing the Ethnic Studies Field of Emphasis, students will receive recognition on their academic transcripts that cites their ethnic studies emphasis and a certificate of achievement. The Ethnic Studies Field of Emphasis provides students with a knowledge base that greatly assists them in personal growth and development. A major strategic orientation of the university is the application of computer and telecommunications technology to the educational environment. Invitation to Visit The best way to make a career choice or choose a university is to visit the campus.