The multidisciplinary Certificate in Ethnic Studies Empowerment examines histories of inequality and the power of community self-representation. The program requires students to think critically and nurtures a social consciousness while deepening a foundation of knowledge related to the multiple histories and cultures of communities of color within and outside the United States. Students take courses in the disciplines of Ethnic Studies: Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina/Latino Studies and our comparative Race and Resistance Studies. The program develops critical analysis as students learn about the importance of history, science, culture, and community, providing a solid foundation to their academic studies and future community service.
Certificate in Ethnic Studies Empowerment at San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University offers the Certificate of Ethnic Studies Empowerment as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in San Francisco, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for ethnic studies empowerment and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2027.
About Certificate in Ethnic Studies Empowerment
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Identify structural and institutional inequality in the treatment of communities of color and indigenous communities.
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Interpret social movements in the contestation of social hierarchies based on race, gender, sexuality, class, and/or other social determinants.
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Describe historical, cultural, economic, and comparative approaches to the study of race, class, gender, nation, and sexuality.
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Identify and articulate the power and principles of community-based research, arts, letters, and activism, and the self-determination of communities of color.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Ethnic Studies Empowerment at San Francisco State University
Entry Requirements
Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-'aama | General Certificate of Secondary Education
English Requirements
- PTEMin 45
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 61
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Ethnic Studies Empowerment at San Francisco State University
How to Apply for Certificate in Ethnic Studies Empowerment at San Francisco State University
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