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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Degree Program

American Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that will develop your skills to research, analyze and reflect on the heritage of racialized ethnic cultures in America.

Areas of Focus

In addition to foundational courses from multiple departments and programs, as well as a capstone course, students who pursue a minor in American Ethnic Studies will chose one American ethnic group on which to focus:

African American
Asian American
Latina/o American
Native American

Program Goals

Develop skills and knowledge of the critical methodologies and scholarly approaches needed to understand the diverse historical, social and cultural issues relating to ethnicity in the United States.
Develop skills to research, analyze and reflect on the role and effect of ethnicity, race and culture in the United States
Develop a rich understanding of the heritage and contributions of ethnic cultures in the United States

Hope CollegeAmerican Ethnic Studies

Lubbers Hall126 East 10th StreetRoom 335Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7216

aes@hope.edu