Oakland,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
At CoA, Asian and Asian-American Studies programs enable students to explore the diverse cultural heritage shaping America's identity. These courses examine both historical and contemporary perspectives of Asian and Asian American communities within the United States. The curriculum positions minority experiences within a worldwide framework, analyzing aspects of identity, cultural traditions, social structures, historical developments, and international economic dynamics. It also addresses themes like immigration, global interconnectedness, democratic values, and the growing ethnic consciousness within Asian and Asian-American populations across America.