Bachelor of Race and the Law at University of California, Berkeley
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    Bachelor of Race and the Law at University of California, Berkeley

    University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, Berkeley
    United States of America
    United States of America, Berkeley
    University Rank:#17
    Bachelor of Race and the Law at University of California, Berkeley

    University of California, Berkeley offers the Bachelor of Race and the Law as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Berkeley , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for race and the law and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Race and the Law

    The summer minor in Race and the Law is a joint program in the Departments of African American Studies and Ethnic Studies and was created to develop students' understanding of the fundamental interconnections between race and the law, nationally and internationally. Historically, the law has been instrumental in codifying racial difference and establishing racial hierarchies. Contemporary conflicts over migration, citizenship, indigenous claims to land, and environmental justice are part of a broader history that demands attention to the role of the law in creating and contesting social power. Course offerings will address these issues and demonstrate how law operates an essential component of racialization, and, conversely, why it is impossible to understand U.S. legal history without addressing race. The minor is available to UC Berkeley students, and a certificate is available to students outside of UC Berkeley.

    Enrolling in the Minor

    UC Berkeley Students

    Race and the Law Minor
    1. Enroll in Summer Session through CalCentral.
    2. In Session A, fill out the Intent to Minor form. Email the form to [email protected], or bring the form to an advisor in the Department of African American Studies or Department of Ethnic Studies.
    3. At the start of Session D, fill out the Completion of L&S Minor form. Email the form to [email protected], or bring the form to an advisor in the Department of African American Studies or Department of Ethnic Studies.
    4. You will receive a Completion of Minor document signed by the chairs of the Department of African American Studies and the Department of Ethnic Studies.

    Students Outside of UC Berkeley

    Race and the Law Certificate
    1. Enroll in Summer Session through Berkeley Summer Sessions. 
    2. At the start of Session D, fill out the Completion of Certificate form. Email the form to [email protected], or bring the form to an advisor in the Department of African American Studies or Department of Ethnic Studies.
    3. You will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by the chairs of the Department of African American Studies and the Department of Ethnic Studies.

    Financial Aid

    UC Berkeley students who enroll in the Race and the Law Minor and complete it within two consecutive Summer Sessions are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship. To be awarded the scholarship, students must:

    • Be currently enrolled at UC Berkeley.
    • Complete the academic requirements for the minor by the end of summer.
    • Receive a grade of "C" or higher in all courses for the minor and complete all courses before graduation.
    • Print out or complete the online Completion of L&S Minor form and submit it to the Department of African American Studies or Department of Ethnic Studies within two weeks of the start of the final course. 

    Submitting the Completion of L&S Minor form will trigger your scholarship application. You will receive an acknowledgment that you have successfully completed the Minor. Your $1500 scholarship will be posted as "Scholarship" to your CARS account by December of that year. Please note that certificate candidates and students not enrolled at UC Berkeley are not eligible for the scholarship.

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    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Race and the Law at University of California, Berkeley

    Entry Requirements

    • finish secondary school and
    • earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation

    In addition:

    Students who have completed the IGCSE or O-level exams have not yet met the requirements for admission at UC Berkeley. The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.

    Students from countries requiring entry into military service upon completion of secondary education should not submit an application until the obligation has been met. UC Berkeley cannot defer admission to a later term.

    Students may have to meet additional admission requirements and follow certain guidelines for filling out the undergraduate application, depending on country or educational system.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Race and the Law at University of California, Berkeley

    Application Fee 80

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Race and the Law at University of California, Berkeley

    Apply to Berkeley by filling out the UC application. You can begin working on the application as early as August 1, and must submit the application November 1-30. You can apply to as many UC campuses as you like with one application, and each campus will receive your application and official test scores. If you have difficulties, contact the UC Application Center at [email protected] or (800) 207-1710.

    Bachelor of Race and the Law at University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, Berkeley
    United States of America

    United States of America, Berkeley

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