Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies Degree

The vast field Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies is an interdisciplinary area of study focused on the culture, politics, psychology, sociology, and history of a variety ethnicities and minorities. This degree track can be applied in every corner of the globe and is vital to understand small and large groups both near and far. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer ethnic and cultural minority studies degrees.

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California State University – East Bay

800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA

History

California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) was founded in 1957 as the State College for Alameda County. Over the following years the school has had many location and name changes. In 1961 the school moved to Hayward Hills and was renamed Alameda State College, in 1963 it was once again renamed, this time to California State College at Hayward.

In 1972 the school was granted University Status and changed its name to California State University, Hayward. In 2005, the school, with a new mission to serve the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, changed its name to the current CSUEB.

CSUEB operates locations in Hayward, Oakland and Concord California, and serves over 13,000 students annually and is one of a few schools in the California State University System to utilize the quarter system.

Academics

CSUEB offers over 100 career oriented programs and is known for its College of Business and Economics, its Education Department and Music Department. CSUEB is considered a top-tier masters granting school.

Programs offered include:

• Art History
• Human Resource Management
• Accounting
• Literature
• Early Childhood Development
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Freshman applicants interested in enrolling at CSUEB must meet the following requirements:

• High School graduate/GED
• Complete a minimum 15 unit pattern of college preparatory courses with a grade of C or higher
• Have a qualifying eligibility index (GPA plus ACT or SAT test score)

Graduate and transfer admissions will have separate requirements which are available on the website.

Financial aid is available in a variety of forms to qualifying students. To determine eligibility students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

The CSUEB Pioneers are Members of the NCAA Division II and compete in the CCAA.

Athletics programs offered:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Swimming
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Students Enrolled in the Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – East Bay offers a bachelor's degree program in ethnic and cultural minority studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).