Critical Diversity Studies, Asian Pacific American Studies Concentration, Major

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Program Learning Outcomes

Please see the Critical Diversity Studies Major .

Major Requirements (40 units)

Critical Diversity Studies Foundational Requirement (20 units):

Asian Pacific American Studies Concentration Requirements

Concentration Electives

Complete 20 units from the following:

CHIN 355 - Chinese Lit in Translation
COMS 315 - Asian American Culture & Comm
ENGL 211 - Asian American Lit Survey
HIST 126 - Asian American History
POLS 390 - Filipino Pols/Justice
PSYC 317 - Asian American Psychology
SOC 228 - Asian/Pac Islndr US Soc
SOC 240 - People of Mixed Descent
THRS 355 - Philip Theol & Revolutions
YPSP 107 - Filipino Women’s Literature
YPSP 222 - Philippine Boxing and Culture
YPSP 312 - Knowledge Activism
YPSP 316 - Filipino American Arts
YPSP 325 - Filipino Culture & Soc
Course substitutions can be made at the discretion of the director of CDS.

Degree Planner

First-Year

Fall	Units
CDS 100 - Ideal of Ctznshp:Hist Amer Ppl (suggested either Freshman or Sophomore year, Fall semester)	4
Core/Language - Course 1 /Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
Asian Pacific American Studies elective	4
Core/Language - Course 2 /Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16

Sophomore Year

Fall	Units
CDS 303 - Perform & Cultural Resistance or CDS 301 - Narratives of US America	4
Asian Pacific American Studies elective	4
Core/Language - Course 3/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
CDS 200 - Intersectional Theory (suggested either Freshman or Sophomore year, Spring semester)	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16

Junior Year

Fall	Units
CDS 201 - Practicing Critical Dvrsty Std (Research Methods), (suggested either Junior or Senior year, Fall semester)	4
Asian Pacific American Studies elective	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
Asia Pacific American Studies elective	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16

Senior Year

Fall	Units
Asian Pacific American Studies elective	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
CDS 400 - CDS Capstone	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16

*This information is subject to change, the degree planner is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.

*One benefit of a CDS major is the flexible course options, opportunities to study abroad (approval required), and the ability to double major or add minors. Please consult with your advisor to create the best schedule for your degree objectives, as there are multiple ways to complete the major.