Race and Ethnic Relations Minor (18 hours)

This minor allows for the study of race and ethnic relations from several perspectives:

Global, cross-cultural analyses
Intercultural communication and race/ethnicity
The implications of racial and ethnic diversity in service delivery (e.g., health care, education, business)
Race, ethnicity and public policy
Theoretical perspectives in the study of race and ethnic relations

Requirements

To enroll in the minor students must have achieved sophomore standing and already chosen a major. Students must complete 18 credit hours from an approved list of courses with a grade of “C” or better in each class. There are two required courses:

LWIR 3000 - Immigration, Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. Credits: 3 hours
LWIR 4000 - Research in Race and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3 hours

Remaining hours

Students may complete the remaining 12 credits needed for the minor from an approved list, or select a different course with the consent of the director. Courses must be chosen from at least two different departments. In addition to LWIR 4000, at least one other course must be at the 4000-level.