Overview

With the Ethnic and Race Studies degree from California Lutheran University, you’ll have the opportunity to gain experience with fieldwork or internships in these communities.

A cross-disciplinary major

How have race and ethnicity been defined, constructed, and applied in different places and times?

How do they intersect with other ways of understanding difference, such as gender, class, nation, and religion?

In this cross-disciplinary major, you’ll answer these questions by working closely with dedicated professors from across multiple fields of study.

From Theatre Arts, English, Political Science, and more, you’ll graduate with a global worldview that will make you a marketable candidate in your future careers.

Double your major

This program offers many electives that also count toward general education requirements, so you can easily add Ethnic and Race Studies as a double major. Electives include:

Race and the City in Film

Borders, Refugees and (Im)migration in a Changing World

Sociology of Education

Research Methods with Communities of Color

Latina/os in the United States

Ethnographic Methods

Careers and opportunities

A degree in Ethnic and Race studies prepare you to become an effective leader in diversity. As the U.S. population becomes more diverse, employers value leaders who can work with people from various backgrounds. They want people who know how to use diversity to reach organizational goals.

Career paths:

City and Urban Planning

Environmental Justice

Human Resources

K–12 and Higher Education

Journalism

Legal Advocacy

Marketing

Nonprofit Management

Public Health

Policy Analysis

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Race and the City in Film

Sociology of Education

Ethnic and Race Studies

American Art

Gender, Race, Ethnicity and Crime

Studies in African-American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies View 205 other Bachelors in Ethnic Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school GPA in a college-prep curriculum, standardized test scores, a personal recommendation, and a personal statement presenting your ability to effectively form and articulate thoughts in writing.

Recommended High School Coursework

English: 4 years

Math: 3 years (including Algebra II), 4 years preferred

Foreign Language: at least 2 years of the same language

Social Studies: 2 years

Lab Science: 2 years required, 3 years highly recommended

Conversational and academic proficiency of English is an integral part of studying at Cal Lutheran. International students are required to provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

Minimum Duolingo English Test score of 110

Minimum TOEFL score of 213 computer-based; 550 paper-based; or 79 internet-based

Minimum IELTS score: 6.5

Completion of first-year English (college level) with a grade of "C" or better at an accredited community college or university

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year
Out-of-State

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Range of scholarships based on academic merit and other criteria.

There are a variety of federal, state, and university grants that are awarded based on financial need.

Cal Lutheran participates in several low-interest federal loan programs for students.

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