The Ethnic Studies program at West Chester University is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing on the resources of many disciplines, including anthropology, education, English, history, political science, public administration, social work, and sociology. The goals of the program are to enhance students appreciation and understanding of ethnic diversity through ethnic studies courses, research, scholarly conferences, and cultural programs.
Students earn a certificate in an area of ethnic concentration.
Career Opportunities West Chester University offers a minor in Ethnic Studies, which prepares students to work with minority populations and is useful to those who plan careers that involve working with the public. Graduates have chosen careers as affirmative action officers, counselors, directors of social agencies, lawyers, paralegal assistants, psychiatric social workers, and teachers. Some graduates have pursued careers in state and local government. Graduates of the program have gone on to advanced degree programs at Bryn Mawr College, Marywood College, Temple University, Indiana University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania. Others have attended law school at Dickinson College, Rutgers University, Temple University, Villanova University, and William and Mary.