About the Program

The interdisciplinary Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity program helps you understand the social, political, and cultural forces that influence our society. You will explore these issues in both historical and contemporary contexts, in the United States and around the globe. This major equips you with advanced skills in critical thinking, research, and analysis, preparing you for a wide range of careers in fields like law, public policy, education, and business, where you can address complex societal challenges.

What You'll Study

The Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity program is interdisciplinary in approach, allowing you to chart your path through your degree. In this program, you will:

• Have the opportunity to take classes from across a wide variety of fields, from Anthropology and Linguistics to Psychology and Theater and Performance Studies. 

• Your exposure to a wide range of perspectives and methodologies will prepare you to critically analyze structures of identity and difference, interrogate the role of power, and address some of our most pressing contemporary concerns.

• You will be able to pursue subplans in a variety of fields - such as Health and Wellness, Education and Inequality, and Technology and Media - focusing on a particular area of study to support your personal and professional goals.