Sociology (major: 49 hours)
AND
Ethnic Studies (major hours: 33 / minor hours: 18)
Ethnic Studies enhances Sociology’s study of the social processes that create, maintain,
and transform our society. Like Ethnic Studies, Sociology is interdisciplinary. Both
disciplines analyze how social institutions and social structures such as the economy,
politics, education, the family, mass media, and the criminal justice system affect
individuals in society, but Ethnic Studies foregrounds race in their analyses of these
social processes.
Sociology examines the patterning, problems and prospects of human relationships. That is, they consider how
and why people behave as they do, the implications of these patterns for other aspects of social life, and how
new ways of living may be built and sustained. To some extent, sociology shares these commitments with
other disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences, including political science, geography, history,
economics, human services, psychology, and Ethnic Studies. However, sociology specifically focuses on the
study of human groups and organizations.
Like Ethnic Studies majors, the career potential of sociology majors is almost limitless. Double majoring in
Sociology and Ethnic Studies arms students with the knowledge they need to become employed by research
institutes, the criminal justice system, public health and welfare organizations, private businesses, law firms,
international agencies, medical centers, educational institutions, advertising firms, survey and polling
organizations, and more. Double majoring also provides great preparation for going on to law school, medical
school, business school, and for graduate programs in social work, education, public policy, religious ministry,
mass communications, public health, non-profit administration, and international affairs.
Ethnic Studies
Business Classroom Building, Suite 308
801-581-5206
Academic Advisor: Elizabeth Archuleta
Website: http://ethnic.utah.edu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uofuethnicstudies
Email: ethnic.studies@umail.utah.edu
Email: elizabeth.archuleta@utah.edu
Sample Courses of Interest
 ETHNC 2500 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 2550 - African American Experiences 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 2560 - Chicana/o Experiences 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 2570 - American Indian Experiences 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 2580 - Asian Pacific American Experiences 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 2590 - Pacific Islander American Experiences 3 Credit(s)
African American Content Group
 ETHNC 2020 - Social and Psychological Aspects of the African American Experience 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 4010 - Black Popular Culture 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 4700 - African American History Since 1890 3 Credit(s)
American Indian Content Group
 ETHNC 3870 - American Indian Women 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3600 - Native Americans in Modern Society: Implications for Social Policy 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 4670 - History of Native American Peoples 3 Credit(s)
Asian Pacific American Content Group
 ETHNC 3480 - Asian American Personality & Mental Health 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3520 - Asian Pacific American Contemporary Issues 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3880 - Asian Pacific American Women 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 4015 - Asian Americans and Popular Culture 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 4600 - Asian Pacific American History 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 5430 - Asian Pacific American Politics 3 Credit(s)
Chicana/o Content Group
 ETHNC 3860 - La Chicana 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 4330 - Chicana/o Culture via Media 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 4550 - Latinos in the United States 3 Credit(s)
Ethnic Studies Content Group
 ETHNC 3190 - Racial and Ethnic Politics 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3290 - Ethnic Minority Families 4 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3300 - Peoples of Utah 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3365 - Ethnic Minorities in America 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3400 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3420 - American Racism 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 3450 - Intergroup Relations: Our Prejudices and Stereotypes 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 5290 - Gender and Minorities Across the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 5450 - Communication and Culture 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 5540 - Media and Diversity 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 5560 - Social Psychology of Human Diversity 3 Credit(s)
 ETHNC 5800 - Theories and Research on Social Inequality 3 Credit(s)