BA in Ethnic Studies - Community Organizing and Institutional Change in Fort Collins United States | Colorado State University

The Ethnic Studies major's Community Organizing and Institutional Change track equips students with knowledge of historical and contemporary approaches diverse groups have employed to advocate for civil rights. Emphasizing awareness, active listening, respectful dialogue, and strategic community mobilization for social equity, graduates will be prepared to lead transformation within organizations and systems. The curriculum explores policy development, activism, and systemic reform, empowering students to identify and address current societal challenges.

Program Objectives
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Articulate a nuanced comprehension of systemic, persistent, and institutionalized prejudice and inequality.
Hone critical thinking abilities to assess bias and inequity within community and institutional frameworks.
Design strategic initiatives, curricula, or policy recommendations informed by research and assessment.
Cultivate both theoretical understanding and practical expertise in intersectional approaches and collaborative alliance-building across diverse groups.