240 Chabot College 2024-2026 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, ES Required Courses (12 units) ES 62 The African-American Experience in U.S. History Through the Civil War 3 or HIS 62 The African-American Experience in U.S. History Through the Civil War 3 ES 63 The African American Experience in U.S. History From Reconstruction 3 or HIS 63 The African American Experience in U.S. History From Reconstruction 3 ENGL 21 The Evolution of the Black Writer 3 ES 1 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3 List A: Select 2 courses (6 units) ES 2 Contemporary Ethnic Minority Families in the U.S. 3 ES 3 Introduction to Muslim-American Studies 3 ES 5 Critiquing Race and Gender in Popular Culture 3 ES 7 Women of Color in the United States: Introduction to Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 3 or SOCI 7 Women of Color in the United States: Introduction to Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (3) Total 18 ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES Certificate of Achievement A Certificate of Achievement in Asian American Studies will allow for in-depth analysis and understanding of a diverse Asian American community in the United States. Asian American Studies was borne out of the struggle for social justice and relevant education in the 1960s, along with other Ethnic Studies programs. Today, it furthers the understanding of diverse Asian American histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences, using an intersectional lens. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and socially engaged scholarship, research, community service, and activism as they can be applied to addressing injustices and empowerment of the Asian American community. Career Opportunities A Certificate of Achievement in Asian American Studies can support work in diverse Asian American communities and can lead toward any of the following career pathways, including: Education, Law, Social Work, Immigrant Rights, Civil Rights, Journalism, Public Health, Community and Union Organizing, Non-profit/social justice work, Government, Public Policy, Community Development/Urban Planning, International Relations Program Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate comparative and relational understanding of the diverse histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of the Asian American community; 2. Analyze institutional, structural, and ideological forces that shape the experiences of Asian Americans; 3. Examine solutions toward social change, equity, and justice among Asian American communities and between Asian Americans and other racial/ethnic groups. Core Courses (complete 6 units from following): ES 42 Asian American History: 18th Century to 1945 3 or HIS 42 Asian American History: 18th Century to 1945 3 ES 43 Asian American History: Early 20th Century 21st Century 3 or HIS 43 Asian American History: Early 20th Century 21st Century 3 List A Asian American Studies Electives (complete 3 units from the following) ES 10 Introduction to Asian American Studies 3 or SOCI 10 Introduction to Asian American Studies 3 ENGL 25 Asian-American Literature 3 List B Elective courses (complete 9 units from following) ES 1 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3 ES 2 Contemporary Ethnic Minority Families in the U.S. 3 ES 3 Introduction to Muslim-American Studies 3 ES 5 Critiquing Race and Gender in Popular Culture 3 ES 6 Intro to Pacific Islands and Oceania Studies 3 ES 7 Women of Color in the United States: Introduction to Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 3 or SOCI 7 Women of Color in the United States: Introduction to Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (3) Total 18
