Ethnic Studies (ETHS)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
An examination of contemporary American dominant, ethnic and racial minority intergroup relations from historical, sociological and psychological perspectives. Addresses continuing issues of racism and discrimination. The course will explore the experiences of Native Americans, Blacks and African Americans, LatinX, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ETHS A100
- Art History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2022-2023: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2022-2023: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2022-2023: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2022-2023: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Athletics, Certificate of Achievement
- Ethnic Studies (ETHS)
- Graduation Requirements
- Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts Degree
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
An examination of the historical and contemporary American dominant-minority intergroup relations with the diverse LatinX American groups ranging from the Chicano/Mexican experience, Central American and South American experience and people from the variation of Caribbean Spanish-speaking nations. Exploration of racial, ethnic, historical, sociological, economic, religious, and psychological perspectives. The course addresses continuing issues of injustice, oppression, exploitation, racism, and discrimination.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ETHS A110
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
An examination of contemporary critical themes in the interdisciplinary field of Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies. This includes perspectives from history, sociology, psychology, gender/sexuality studies and other fields while applying a American dominant, ethnic and racial minority intergroup relations. This course addresses continuing issues of racism and discrimination that Asian American and Pacific Islander communities face.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ETHS A115
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course covers the history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the modern day through the experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans and LatinX Americans. There will be a focus on how these racial ethnic groups helped shape the identity and culture of the United States. Additionally, the history of these groups will be analyzed by examining the interconnections of race, class, gender and social power used to struggle against racial hierarchies that created structural inequities in American society. Lastly, this course will examine the goals of the historical social justice movements which continue to combat these inequities. Same as History A150. Students who enroll in Ethnic Studies A150 may not receive credit for History A150. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ETHS A150
- Associate Degree General Education 2022-2023: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2022-2023: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2022-2023: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2022-2023: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Athletics, Certificate of Achievement
- Ethnic Studies (ETHS)
- Graduation Requirements
- Public Health - General Studies, Associate in Arts Degree
- Public Health - General Studies, Associate in Arts Degree
- Public Health, Certificate of Achievement
- Public Health, Certificate of Achievement
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Explores ethnic and racial minority families in the United States from historical and contemporary perspectives. Emphasis on ethnic and racial minority family interaction, child training patterns, dating and relationships, marriage and family life, and the family's relationship to society and community agencies. Considers race, racism, and inequality experiences of US ethnic and racial minorities. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing ETHS A190
- Art History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
- Associate Degree General Education 2022-2023: Option 2 (California State University General Education)
- Associate Degree General Education 2022-2023: Option 3 (IGETC)
- Associate in Arts General Education 2022-2023: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Associate in Science General Education 2022-2023: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
- Ethnic Studies (ETHS)
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)