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 | ||
| Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | ||
| American Government and African American Politics | ||
| Chicanos in American Politics | ||
| Native American and Indigenous Peoples of the United States | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total Units | 12 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, 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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ETNC 10 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETNC 20 or ETNC 16 | Native American and Indigenous Peoples of the United States or American Government and African American Politics | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| ETNC 22 or ETNC 23 | Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society or Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| ETNC 18 or ETNC 5 | Chicanos in American Politics or African-American Arts and Music | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |