American & Ethnic Studies
American & Ethnic Studies
About
- Think critically about the relationship between power, inequality, resistance, difference, and social and environmental justice in the United States and in relation to the larger world.
- Explore how structures of power in the Americas have constituted and been constituted by diverse and intersecting categories such as race, place, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, nationality, and ability.
- Research American cultures in both the past and the present using a variety of sources, including literary texts, historical archives, film, photographs, comics, newspapers, oral histories, sound recordings, and government documents.
- Develop creative, collaborative, and intersectional approaches for the study of the Americas.
- Apply critical and interdisciplinary knowledge within a range of academic, professional, and community-based settings.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- BIS 300 Interdisciplinary Inquiry* min. 2.0 grade (5 credits)
- BISAES 305 Power, Dissent, and American Culture (5 credits)
- BIS 312 Approaches to Social Research - min. 2.0 grade OR BIS 340 Approaches to Cultural Research - min. 2.0 grade (5 credits)
- AES Courses (30 credits) to include a minimum of 5 credits from each of the following areas:
- Historical and Social Inquiry
- Textual Analysis and Interpretation
- Critical Theory and Practice
- BIS 499 Portfolio Capstone - min. 2.5 grade (5 credits)
- Additional IAS Coursework (20 credits)
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 83
English Program Requirements
Proficiency in English is required for graduate study at the University of Washington as outlined in Memo 8. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Proficiency for this program can be demonstrated in one of the followingways:
- Official or attested letter from the undergraduate college, University Registrar, or Controller of Examinations office.
- Official transcripts, attested mark sheets, or degree statements are also accepted if English is stated as the medium of instruction.
Career
The American & Ethnic Studies degree prepares students for careers in governmental, community-based, nonprofit or social justice organizations, or for graduate programs in legal, cultural, and historical fields.
Fee Information
How to Apply
Step 1: Check application deadlines
Step 2: Complete an application form
Transfer students (includes current UW Seattle and UW Tacoma Students)
- Domestic Students: submit the Application for Transfer Admission to the University of Washington Bothell online.
- International F-1 Students: Submit the Application for International Transfer Admission to the University of Washington Bothell online.
- Refer to the ISS requirements and checklist page for complete details.
Step 3: Complete supplemental application requirements
A. Complete a writing assessment option
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Submit your Personal Statement and your grade on the Advanced Composition Course Pre-requisite
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Submit official SAT W or ACT score to UW Bothell Admissions
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Register for the Writing Skills Assessment (WSA) prior to the posted application deadline
B. Submittranscripts:
Current UW Bothell (Pre-Major)Students:Provide one unofficial transcript from each college or university you have attended with your application. This will also include your UW transcripts.
C. Submit personal statement
Prepare a personal statement (no more than two pages double-spaced) that addresses each of the following:
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Your preparation and motivation to pursue upper-division studies in business.
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Your ability to contribute to the educational experience of other students at UW Bothell campus or the ELC in Bellevue
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Other factors that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider (i.e., academic or personal challenges).
D. Submit resume
Prepare a resume (maximum one page in length) that includes education, employment, volunteer/extracurricular activities, and interests.
E. Additional information
Complete applications received by the application deadline will be assured of a review; complete applications received after the application deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Admissions will remain open until the program is full.
Your admission is contingent upon receipt of transcripts verifying successful completion of all prerequisite courses prior to the quarter you will begin classes at the University.
Additional information about these requirements can be found on our Admission
Requirements page.
Please contact an UW Bothell [email protected] if you have questions about any of these requirements.
American & Ethnic Studies
University of Washington Bothell
United States of America, Bothell