Online Ethnic Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary program that consists of a core of Ethnic Studies courses and support courses in other departments in the university. The curriculum is multidisciplinary as well as interdisciplinary. The major helps the student qualify for graduate work in social sciences, law, and humanities, and for work in municipal, state, and federal government. Of equal importance are the advantages the major provides to work in community service organizations concerned with opportunities and problems of various ethnic and racial groups.

Students graduating with a B.A. in Ethnic Studies from Cal State East Bay will achieve the following goals:

Content Mastery
Cultural Competencies
Applied Learning

Entry Requirements

Be a high school graduate or have a GED
Have completed, or be in the process of completing, a minimum 15 unit pattern of college preparatory courses. (Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area.) A grade of C or higher is required for each course.

4 years - English

3 years - Mathematics: algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra

2 years - History /Social Science

2 years - Laboratory Science

2 years - Language other than English: the same language (possible waiver)

1 year - Visual / Performing Arts: art, dance, drama/theater, or music; must be in the same discipline

1 year - Elective Courses: additional classes selected from the above subjects

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Athabasca University offers a concentration in Canadian Studies for students who want to focus their studies on Canada. The purpose of the concentration is to insure that students are exposed to a variety of disciplinary perspectives on Canadian issues and also that their overall program has both breadth and depth. Students who take this concentration will have learned a great deal about Canadian history, literature, geography, politics and government, and Native and ethnic studies as well as having opportunities to study other aspects of Canada's present and past.

Entry Requirements

• Students are not permitted to obtain a second undergraduate degree in the same field or related field as their first undergraduate degree. Students who have completed a previous undergraduate degree must enter the second undergraduate Bachelor of Arts four-year degree and follow these regulations. The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree.
• Students in the Bachelor of Arts program, as either a first or second undergraduate degree, generally have the option to combine two majors if they wish. Students who undertake double majors must fulfill all requirements for both majors. Depending upon the majors chosen, this may greatly restrict course selection (particularly in the second undergraduate degree program) or require the completion of more than 120 credits. Students considering enrolling in double majors should consult with an Athabasca University advisor for assistance in selecting their programs and courses.
• You may change majors at any time. You will be placed in the current regulations. If you wish to remain in the regulations that were in effect at the time of your original enrolment, contact Admissions and Evaluations Services. Please reference the appropriate Calendar, e.g., 2002-2003 regulations. To request a change of major, complete and submit a new Undergraduate General Application Form. No fees are required.
• The degree conversion provision is available to Athabasca University students who have been awarded a three-year AU degree and wish to convert to a four-year degree. For more information about this regulation, please review the Degree Conversion Provision Policy
• In addition to completing this degree through online and distance learning, students have the option to take Bachelor of Arts courses in a classroom setting at several institutions. See Learning Services Collaborations for partners.
• Students majoring in Canadian studies must demonstrate oral proficiency in French and/or one of Canada’s Aboriginal languages (for example Cree or Inuktitut). Students may meet the language requirement by completing 6 junior (200 level) credits in French and/or one of Canada’s Aboriginal languages. These courses will not count towards the major in Canadian Studies but will count towards the total number of credits required for the degree.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• 60 credits in courses designated as electives including 30 senior (300 or 400) level credits (a minimum of 12, 400-level credits).
• A minimum of 9 credits per subarea from any four of the following five: Canadian History, Canadian Literature, Canadian Geography, Canadian Indigenous and Ethnic Studies, and Canadian Politics and Government (see below).
Students working toward a Canadian Studies major should meet the language requirement before completing 30 credits with Athabasca University. Students enrolled in an after-degree program are advised to select courses within the following four subareas that fulfill the Humanities, Science, and Social Science requirements as well as the subarea requirements. Failure to do so could result in a student being required to complete more than 60 credits in order to fulfill all of the regulations.

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The MA in Intercultural Studies provides you with a focused knowledge of the tools and techniques needed to study cultures other than your own. It prepares you to engage in research and analysis which is informed by those disciplines and contributes to the ministry of those engaged in work among new ethnic and cultural groups.

The M.A. in ICS equips students to:

Demonstrate skill in identifying and analyzing cultural issues

Evaluate current strategies regarding the global mission of God

Demonstrate effectiveness in cross-cultural analysis, research, and writing about the global mission of God

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The Bachelor of Science in justice studies equips students with a dynamic knowledge of the world’s justice systems and gives them the skills to create meaningful, real-world change through law, policy and social justice.

Justice and social inquiry is an innovative social science program examining current social justice issues – such as human rights, domestic violence and immigration – against a backdrop of legal systems, law and culture.

Courses explore a wide-variety of topics including racial justice, genocide, serial killers and the way that media, culture, environment, gender and ethnicity impact justice. Students are equipped with the analytical, research, communication and problem-solving skills required to excel in today’s job market.

As a part of the nation’s first School of Social Transformation in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, graduates receive interdisciplinary training in ethnic, gender and justice studies, forming the creative, critical and informed global citizens that top organizations around the world desire. This flexible, interdisciplinary degree program prepares graduates for work in law, politics, governmental agencies, social services, international relations, development and business, while simultaneously inspiring the next generation of advocates for a better world.

Our graduates routinely pursue advanced graduate and doctoral degrees in law, social work, education, public policy and business.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses.

English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
Math - 4 years - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
Fine Arts - 1 year

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:

Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.0 GPA in competency courses (4.0 = A)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts delivered by hand or fax. Please have your previous academic institution(s) mail your official transcript to the appropriate ASU mailing address

Individual Review
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All students who don’t meet the above standards will be evaluated through a process called Individual Review. Through this process Undergraduate Admissions will review all available information about a student’s application, carefully considering all aspects of a student’s academic background and accomplishments. Submission of an ACT or SAT test score is highly recommended. In some cases, additional information might be requested.

International Applicants
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TOEFL and IELTS score must be mailed to the university.

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Women’s Studies is the critical study of gender. By uncovering ways in which social and cultural assumptions and structures are shaped by gender, students are encouraged to see how the identity “women” is enmeshed in a matrix that includes race, class, ability, sexuality, sexual and gender identity, age, and nationality and ethnicity. The program encourages a critical perspective and teaches highly developed research and analytical skills while challenging students personally and politically.

Entry Requirements

Ontario High School Applicants
Applicants to our Bachelor of Arts programs require the successful completion of at least six grade 12 4U/M courses with a minimum overall average of 70% and must qualify to obtain their OSSD.
Most Bachelor of Arts programs require a grade 12 4U English and five other Grade 12 4U/M courses. Programs in Computer Science and Mathematics require a grade 12 4U English, a grade 12 4U Mathematics course in Advanced Functions, one additional grade 12 4U Mathematics course, and three other Grade 12 4U/M courses. Programs in Fine Art, Music, and Theatre Arts require an audition in addition to their course requirements

International Baccalaureate
Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate are eligible for admission provided they have achieved a minimum score of 28 and have fulfilled the diploma requirements (six subjects, minimum three at the higher level). Applicants may receive transfer credits for higher level courses with grades of 5 or higher. Applicants must submit the International Baccalaureate transcript to the Office of Admissions for evaluation.

Canadian High School Applicants from Outside Ontario
Applicants require the successful completion of a secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants. Applicants from the Province of Quebec require a minimum of the first year of the Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) program or grade 12 with a minimum 75% average. Applicants who have completed two or three years of a CEGEP program will be considered for admission with advanced standing.

High School Applicants from the United States of America
Applicants must have completed grade 12 from an accredited secondary school with a minimum overall B average and with at least four different subjects, including English.

Applicants from Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology

Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year of college studies with a minimum overall C average may be eligible for admission. For students who have completed two or three year programs, Laurentian has many articulation agreements designed to enhance student mobility. If there is not an articulation agreement, Laurentian offers admission with advanced standing. For information with respect to articulation agreements, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Applicants from other Universities and Colleges
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission must submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. The transcripts received will be assessed for admissibility and possible transfer of credits.

Mature Students
Applicants wishing to be considered as a mature student must:
o be 21 years old or older prior to the first day of classes of the term to which they applied
o have not attended any secondary or postsecondary institution for at least two years
o submit a letter outlining the reasons for pursuing university studies
o submit a resume or CV specifying current education, interests, and work experience
Applicants from Other Countries
Applicants from other countries wishing to be considered for admission must submit official transcripts and supporting documents to the Office of Admissions. These documents should be submitted in their original language as well as an official translation into English or French.
Applicants to English language programs who have not completed at least three years of English academic study, must also present an English-language proficiency test result (TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or MELAB) with the required minimum score. Applicants who do not meet the minimum and who are otherwise admissible are offered the opportunity to enrol in Laurentian’s English Academic Preparation (EAP) Program. Please refer to the website of Laurentian International for more details.

Other Fees

• $650.38 Student General Association Incidentals

• $636.19 AEF Association des étudiants francophones incidentals

• $684 University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)

• $65 Admission Deferral Fee – International Students

• $50 Application Fee

• $210 Auditing Fee (6 credits) (Domestic students)

• $840 Auditing Fee (6 credits) (Foreign students)

• $45 Deferred Exam

• $43 Installment Fee

• $60 Late Registration

• $54 Late Payment fee

• $25 Letter of Permission

• $54.60 Material Fee (per each Envision course)

• $42 Returned Cheque

• $47 Supplemental Examinations

• $262 Withdrawal Fee

Notes

Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses in appropriate subjects with a grade of 4 or higher may receive transfer credit equivalent to a maximum of 12 credits. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements listed above as Advanced Placement courses are not accepted in place of the Grade 12 requirements.

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