Ethnic Studies

Ethnic, Gender, & Social Justice (EGSJ)

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Ethnic/Gender Studies

Ethnic, Gender, & Social Justice (EGSJ)

 

Ethnic, Gender, & Social Justice is the study of human behavior and culture. We are an interdisciplinary* program that explores the intersections of race, class, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, sexuality, and dis/ability in order to better understand and transform the world we live in.

 

* Combines two or more academic disciplines, connecting their respective theories, methods, and pedagogies.

 

 

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Why Study Ethnic Studies?

 

Why Study Ethnic Studies?

 

Ethnic Studies courses complement your degree and professional options by doing the following:

 

check mark icon Increase your skill set and career possibilities
check mark icon Challenging you to develop your thoughts about how you identity yourself, and others in order to avoid cultural stereotyping
check mark icon Enhance your understanding of diversity, equity, and justice, which provides a competitive advantage in future employment and academic endeavors
check mark icon Equips you for success in our increasingly globalized world
check mark icon Teaches you to value and appreciate diversity
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Makes you more aware of global exchange

 
check mark icon Prepares you for working with a wide variety of people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Opportunities

 

Career Opportunities

 

Legal

Paralegal
Legal Analyst
Legal Advocate
Law School
Legal Professor

 

Communications/Arts
Translating/Interpreting
Foreign Correspondent

Journalist

Writer

Editor

Filmmaker

 

Counseling
Clinical (career or academic)

 

Education
Teaching:  Primary (K-6), Secondary (7-12), or Postsecondary (college)

Curriculum Development

Educational Research
Academic Advisor


Government
Foreign Service
Military Careers
Politics
Public Administration
Community Outreach
Urban Planning

 

International Business
Import/Export Trade
Banking
Publishing
Law

Language Instruction
Foreign Language Teacher
Bilingual Education

 

Specialist

Human Resources

Diversity & Inclusion Specialist (corporate, government, education, non-profit)