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The celebration comes in the middle of Women's History Month
Deepening your understanding of the impact of social inequalities and preparing you to bring positive change in teaching, counseling, the law and other professional fields.
The B.A. in Ethnic & Gender Studies program offers ideal preparation and training for any number of dynamic career paths, equipping you with an understanding of how racism and sexism shapes life chances, the cultures and communities people create amidst these inequalities, and the histories of resistance and activism against oppression.
Public University Price, Private University Experience
The Ethnic & Gender Studies program offers the theoretical foundation, critical thinking and analytical skills, and emphasis on effective research and writing that will prepare you to enter the job market or pursue your advanced degree.
Educational Objectives
Our emphasis on comparative ethnic studies delivers the kind of expanded exploration and perspective that will better prepare you to understand and impact a much broader societal audience.
Our integration of ethnic studies and gender studies is a distinctive approach that you won’t find at most other institutions, which means you’ll benefit from an academic experience that will set you apart in the eyes of employers and graduate programs.
Our comprehensive curriculum will deepen your understanding of the impact of racism and sexism in shaping life chances, the communities and cultures people create amidst these inequalities, the social theories of the field, and the history of resistance and activism against oppression.
For more information, please visit the Program Catalog
Complete all of the following courses:
Complete one of the following Intersection of Race and Gender courses:
Complete one of the following Service Learning courses:
Complete one of the following Cultural Expression/Representation courses:
Complete one of the following Social Movements and Communities courses:
Complete one of the following Historical Formations courses:
Complete one of the following Theories of Race and Gender courses, not previously taken:
You’ll take advantage of our distinctive location by learning about the history of ethnic and racial minorities in the Monterey Bay region and how those experiences have shaped our communities throughout the area.
As a student in the program you’ll take a service learning course and have the opportunity to engage in additional activities, which could include field trips and other initiatives designed to reinforce lessons taught about social justice, community building, and culture.
The celebration comes in the middle of Women's History Month
The multiple events are open to the public and include a summit with workshops, seminars, speakers and more.
CSU Monterey Bay is one of three universities participating in a pilot study to determine attitudes and accommodations for gender identification in the workplace.
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Ethnic & Gender Studies program.
Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.
Study Ethnic and Gender Studies in an inspiring coastal environment where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.
Find out more about the Ethnic and Gender Studies program and other degrees offered in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.