Welcome to American Ethnic Studies
Program Description
The United States, California and the Santa Barbara area have a great variety of peoples of different ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. All of these groups make up the American mosaic. The American Ethnic Studies Department examines the heritage, contributions and problems of these communities.
Current emphasis is placed on the Asian-American, African-American, Mexican-American, Native American and other communities of color. It is the department’s belief that, through an examination of the heritage of others, one can appreciate one’s own heritage.
Degrees in Ethnic Studies can be for social work, community agency work, teaching, etc. The department is committed to providing students the knowledge, personal attributes and skills to successfully live and work in a diverse world. As a result, students are prepared to operate competently, confidently and comfortably within a multi-cultural setting and with the tools to adapt to a rapidly changing multi-cultural environment.
The department also offers courses which fulfill the Multicultural/Gender Equity requirement and General Education requirements in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze the role of the state in maintaining social inequality through institutions.
2. Explain how race, class and gender roles create and sustain society within institutions.
3. Explain how social forces influence the life experience of individuals.
4. Explain the major theoretical perspectives in American Ethnic Studies.
Degrees Awarded
Black Studies — Associate in Arts
Chicano Studies — Associate in Arts
Ethnic Studies — Associate in Arts
Native American Studies — Associate in Arts
Faculty & Offices
- Craig M. Cook, Chair, (IDC-357 ext. 4742)
- Dina Castillo, (H-309, ext. 2408)
- Magdalena Torres, (ECOC Building 1, Room 7, [805] 730-4003)
- Dr. Jamece Brown, (ext. 3960)
- Dr. David Malvinni, (ECC 23 Room 1, ext. 2495)
- Tina Foss, (A217, ext. 2724)
- Manuel Unzueta, (Manuelunz@hotmail.com)
- Miguel Gamboa, (ext. 3852)
- Arnoldo Gonzalez (SBHS)
- John Eggler, Professor Emeritus
- Dr. Dan Moreno, Professor Emeritus
Ethnic Studies Club
In order to promote a more unified society of peoples living together in harmony and with appreciation and acceptance of the people’s cultures, we unite to bridge the gaps that exist in our neighborhoods, our schools, our cities, our states and our countries. We are hereby committed to practicing and advocating cultural, ethnical, racial and sexual equality and justice by supporting all efforts, programs and means by which the theme of harmony may be promoted with the goal of living peacefully side-by-side with all peoples of our world.
For more information please email Craig M. Cook, Advisor, Ethnic Studies Club cmcook2@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/SBCC-Ethnic-Studies-Club/153961624625198
