Students are encouraged to explore race and ethnicity from a variety of disciplinary approaches and to examine the histories of various racial and ethnic groups.

Why Choose Race and Ethnic Studies at UMass Lowell?

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UMass Lowell students will graduate knowing how to contribute to a more humane and civil society in which diversity is acknowledged and celebrated.
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There are service-learning or internship opportunities with community partners, such as the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association and the International Institute.
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This minor pairs well with majors from across the university, as employers in all industries value employees who can work with diverse communities and cultures.

The Race and Ethnic Studies minor is open to all undergraduates and consists of an interdisciplinary program of 18-24 credits of required and elective courses. For detailed degree information, visit the Race and Ethnic Studies Minor page in the Academic Catalog.

For more information about this program, contact Prof. Anthony_Szczesiul@uml.edu, Prof. Yahayra_Michel@uml.edu or Ethnic_Studies@uml.edu.