American Ethnic Studies - Santa Barbara City College

American Ethnic Studies from Santa Barbara City College is a Campus Associate Area Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Description The United States , California and the Santa Barbara area have a great variety of peoples of different ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. All of these groups make up the American mosaic. The American Ethnic Studies Department examines the heritage, contributions and problems of these communities. Current emphasis is placed on the Asian-American, African-American, Mexican-American, Native American and other communities of color. It is the department?s belief that, through an examination of the heritage of others, one can appreciate one?s own heritage. Degrees in Ethnic Studies can be for social work, community agency work, teaching, etc. The department is committed to providing students the knowledge, personal attributes and skills to successfully live and work in a diverse world. As a result, students are prepared to operate competently, confidently and comfortably within a multi-cultural setting and with the tools to adapt to a rapidly changing multi-cultural environment. The department also offers courses which fulfill the Multicultural/Gender Equity requirement and General Education requirements in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Program Student Learning Outcomes 1. Analyze the role of the state in maintaining social inequality through institutions. 2. Explain how race, class and gender roles create and sustain society within institutions. 3. Explain how social forces influence the life experience of individuals. 4. Explain the major theoretical perspectives in American Ethnic Studies . View more details on Santa Barbara City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Area Studies courses.