Graduate Certificate in Comparative Ethnic Studies (GCCES)

Statement of Purpose
In order to enhance the Graduate School Training for enrolled Graduate students at the University of Colorado at Boulder, the Department of Ethnic Studies (DES) proposes a 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Comparative Ethnic Studies (GCCES). The purpose of the Certificate is to provide specialized training opportunities in race/ethnicity and gender studies, research and interdisciplinary training in Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies, Decolonial Feminist Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies, Racial and Sexuality Studies, and transnational/ hemispheric Ethnic Studies to students pursuing degrees in various disciplines on campus. The Certificate is the initial phase of graduate study within the department and signals the forthcoming Department of Ethnic Studies Ph.D. program in Comparative Ethnic Studies.

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, students must complete at least 33

credit hours of ethnic studies requirements: 12 hours of required ethnic studies core classes with a minimum of

Complete 33 credits hours of Ethnic Studies requirements:12

hours of required ethnic core classes with a minimum of 21 credit hoursin Ethnic Studies electives, 15 hours of which must be upper division credits in the major. The 21 hours in Ethnic Studies can be selected from the current ethnic studies course offerings; they may include courses that are cross-listed with DES, as listed in the catalog.

Required Courses Semester Hours
-- ETHN 2001- Foundations of Ethnic Studies - 3 credits
-- ETHN 3501-Research Methods in Ethnic Studies-3 credits
-- ETHN 4511-Research Practicum-3 credits
-- ETHN 4951 Senior Seminar in Ethnic Studies-3 credits
-- Elective course work (21 credits)Click here to make a copy of the Personal DevelopmWorksheet PDP

Minor Ethnic Studies

Students who minor ethnic studies are expected to complete ETHN-2001 (Foundation in Ethnic Studies), and 18 hours, 9 of which must  be at the upper-divison level 3000-4000 level.

Required Courses Semester Hours
-- ETHN 2001- Foundations of Ethnc Studies - 3 credits
-- Elective course work (18 credits)