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    Ethnic Studies

    Ethnic Studies

    The Ethnic Studies major is designed to assist all students develop an understanding and appreciation of other peoples and cultures in the United States.

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    Department Overview

    The Ethnic Studies program is designed to assist all students in developing an understanding and appreciation of diverse peoples and cultures at a local and global level. Using comparative methodologies and honoring community-based knowledge, our programs emphasize a critical understanding of race and race relations.

    Students may elect among the following majors:

    Each program provides a sound background for students preparing to pursue a degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field on transfer to four-year institutions while also supporting the acquisition of skills that will enhance career opportunities in education, public health, government, community-based agencies, and beyond.

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    Department Chair
    Erica Williams
    Email: ewilliams@peralta.edu

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    Dean
    Tarek ElJarrari
    Email: teljarrari@peralta.edu

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    Culture & Society

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    Humanities, Social Sciences, & Library

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    Ethnic Studies
    Ethnic Studies - A.A. Degree

    This Degree is designed to assist all students develop an understanding and appreciation of other peoples and cultures in the United States. Using comparative methodologies and honoring community based knowledge, the major emphasizes a critical understanding of race and race relations.

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    Social Justice Degree
    Social Justice: Ethnic Studies - AA-T Degree

    This Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Ethnic Studies or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. 

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    Faculty

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    Instructor, Ethnic Studies

    Erica Williams

    mwilliams19@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Ethnic Studies

    Aureen Almario

    aalmario@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Ethnic Studies

    Ayanna Anderson

    aanderson@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Ethnic Studies

    Paul Bolick

    pbolick@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Ethnic Studies

    Alicia Caballero

    dbyndloss@peralta.edu

    Faculty Lead, ROC, Ethnic Studies

    Roger Chung

    lchung@peralta.edu

    Instructor, African American Studies

    Dana Grisby

    dgrisby@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Ethnic Studies

    Bianca Mabute-Louie

    blouie@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Ethnic Studies

    Bobby Seals

    bseals@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Ethnic Studies

    Nathaniel Tan

    ntan@peralta.edu

    Instructor, African American Studies

    Nehanda Imara

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