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International Year One - Ethnic Studies

The College of Ethnic Studies embraces racial difference and diversity through the coursers and on-campus.

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Overview

The courses within the College of Ethnic Studies provide a unique educational experience by presenting a curriculum that places a strong emphasis on the historical and philosophical impact of African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander, and Latina/Latino peoples and their many varied contributions to the history and culture of the United States. San Francisco State University’s most recent accreditation report praised the College of Ethnic Studies as a national leader in the development of scholarship on race and ethnicity.

Entry Requirements

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Duration

4 Years:

1 Year Pathway + 3 Years Degree

Start Dates

August | January

Pathway Tuition Fee

$25,000.00 – $30,000.00
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Course English Language Requirement
Minimum IELTS 4.0 with no less than 3.5 in each component which would encompass PSE and UPP placement.

What you will study

Through a tailored combination of study, you will learn social, academic, and professional skills that will help you succeed in your studies at SF State.

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Core Modules

Learn about the historical, geographic, and environmental, socio-cultural, and political context of the SF Bay Area that draws people to this place.

Students will need to have achieved a C- or better in the first term of this class. The second semester of this class will allow extra time to revisit and practice reading and writing strategies to improve English fluency.

Basic skills involved in understanding, criticizing, and constructing arguments by using materials reflective of experiences of ethnic/racial groups in the U.S.

Continuation degrees

This study route offers you a pathway to the following degree course

BA (Hons)
Race & Resistance Studies
Race and Resistance Studies (RRS) examines both the race-related processes that underlie many social problems and the multiple forms of resistance and struggle aimed at achieving racial social justice.
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BA (Hons)
Africana Studies
Students majoring in Africana Studies are required to complete a program consisting of core courses and electives with emphases in the areas of the humanities and behavioral and social sciences.
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BA (Hons)
American Indian Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies (AIS) is designed to challenge students to think critically about the differences and similarities between American Indians' lives of the past and present and their own.
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BA (Hons)
Asian American Studies
Gain an interdisciplinary understanding of the histories, cultures, and racialization of Asian Americans.
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BA (Hons)
Latina/Latino Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Latina/Latino Studies program provides students with a solid grounding in the theoretical approaches and methodologies that define the field. The program prepares students to pursue graduate and professional studies or to begin careers in the public or private sectors.
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