Race, Anti-Racism, Culture and Ethnicity (RACE)
A Race, Anti-Racism, Culture, and Ethnicity (RACE) Certificate uses an intersectional and comparative approach to focus on a specific ethno-racial exploration of privilege and power. It enables students to demonstrate their understanding of differences based on race, ethnicity, and culture while strengthening their knowledge of the histories of culturally diverse communities. It enables them to analyze racial and ethnic theories, anti-racism practices, and social movements, building a foundation for civic engagement.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Critically examine and discuss race, ethnicity, and culture within the frameworks of politics, society, and history.
- Apply an intersectional and interdisciplinary approach to analyze race and anti-racism in relation to perennial 21st-century challenges.
- Critically examine and discuss race, ethnicity, and culture within the frameworks of power, privilege, and social change.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Images in Film | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Select three courses from the following. Each course must be from a different ethnic group: African American, Native American, Asian Pacific American, or Chicano/Latino. | 9 | |
| Mexican-American and Chicano Art | ||
| African-American Arts and Music | ||
| American Government and African American Politics | ||
| Chicanos in American Politics | ||
| Introduction to Native American Studies | ||
| Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society | ||
| Chicano History 1848 to Present | ||
| African Americans in U.S. History to 1877 | ||
| African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present | ||
| Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | ||
| Total Units | 12 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ETNC 10 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETNC 6 | Ethnic Images in Film | |
| ETNC 13 or SOCI 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity or Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | |
| ETNC 4 | Mexican-American and Chicano Art | |
| ETNC 20 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| ETNC 5 | African-American Arts and Music | |
| ETNC 18 | Chicanos in American Politics | 3 |
| ETNC 22 | Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society | |
| ETNC 23 or HIST 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present or Chicano History 1848 to Present | |
| ETNC 24 or HIST 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877 or African Americans in U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| ETNC 25 or HIST 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present or African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present | |
| SOCI 14 | Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |