Ethnic Studies, BA

Overview

The University of Colorado Denver is one of the few universities that offers a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies degree as an entirely online program. Our online Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies was designed to focus on the history and contemporary issues connected to diversity in the United States and globally. Ethnic studies is the interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity. As an ethnic studies student, you will focus on fundamental theoretical and political questions regarding race, ethnicity, gender, class, and nation. 

This liberal arts degree program emphasizes human relations, cultural sensitivity, and cultural awareness. Therefore, in addition to gaining a strong understanding of the struggles of ethnic, racial and other underrepresented groups, you will also leave the program with a liberal arts skill set that will serve you well in any career or industry. 

Regardless of whether you are planning on pursuing a career in ethnic studies or using your learnings at the graduate level, an online Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies from CU Denver will provide you with the skills you’ll need to succeed. Additionally, you will be prepared to address and understand the role of diversity in world events, workplaces, and daily interactions.

Program Details

The online Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies program, first and foremost, addresses the cultural struggles of different ethnicities and other underrepresented groups. While the program does have an emphasis on ethnic studies in the United States, you will not learn just about these minority groups in America. Our multifaceted curriculum also addresses ethnic studies from an international perspective so that students walk away with a well-rounded vision. As an Ethnic Studies student, you will learn about historical groups in the United States from an ethnic and racial perspective, what their experiences have been, and how these historical groups have shaped history and continue to shape public policy nationwide.

As a liberal arts oriented program, we can assure you that you will also graduate from this program with a strong liberal arts skill set including writing, speaking, research, analytical and creative thinking, and evaluation skills. These skills are valuable in any industry and career, helping you walk into any profession ready for success.

Many of our students are double majors who are pursuing the ethnic studies degree out of interest or to gain a wider understanding of different ethnicities and how culture impacts our lives at home and in the workplace. An online Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies pairs well with degrees in communications, public service, public administration, and sociology, among others.

The Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies degree will set you up to pursue a career in any industry upon graduation or pursue your graduate education. Students who choose to look for work upon graduation can use their degree in occupations including teaching, journalism, marketing, social work and even working for a nonprofit or government agency. But if you’re more interested in continuing your education at the graduate level, you might be interested in medicine, law or another graduate degree. Regardless of your path, our ethnic studies students graduate with a cultural competency unmatched in other degree programs and are prepared to be leaders in the workplace and in society.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2020

Credit Hours

120

Tuition Information