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Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies with Concentration in Black Studies

California State University - East Bay

USA,California

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 18,605/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1957

Total Students: 14,705 +

Int. Students: 1,142 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542, United States.

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies with Concentration in Black Studies

Program Overview

Ethnic Studies offers an interdisciplinary major, providing a comparative approach to the study of people of color in the United States. Our Ethnic Studies curriculum has a strong social justice focus. Through a systematic study of the cultures, histories, and social realities of communities of color in the US, our students finish our program prepared to work effectively in multiracial, multiethnic, multigender communities.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,605 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - East Bay

CAD 19,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,090.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 44.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

College Faculty, Staff, or Administrator
Community Liaison or Organizer
Diversity Specialist
Government Service
Immigration Policy Advocate
Non-Profit Management
Prison Abolitionist
Public Relations
Social Work/Therapist
Teacher/Counselor
Tribal Government
Union Organizer
Urban Planning and Affordable Housing
Youth Advocate

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Global Excellence Scholarship Global Honors Scholarship	Global Excellence Scholarship Criteria: Undergraduate international students (F-1 visa holders) First-time freshmen Minimum 3.3 GPA Exceptional academic achievement (based on high school record, test scores, and essay) Demonstrated financial need Enroll in 15 units per semester Duration: Renewable up to 4 years Global Honors Scholarship Criteria: Undergraduate international students (F-1 visa holders) First-time freshmen, transfer, or continuing students Minimum 3.3 GPA Fewer than 75 completed semester units at time of application Demonstrated financial need Enroll in 15 units per semester Duration: 1 academic year (Fall and Spring)	Global Excellence Scholarship Amount: Full non-resident tuition waiver (valued at over $12,500/year) Global Honors Scholarship Amount: $2,500+ (non-renewable, but can re-apply annually)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.