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Associate of Arts - Ethnic Studies

Laney College

Oakland campus — Oakland, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 8,700
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Laney College's Associate of Arts in Ethnic Studies program is designed to assist all students develop an understanding and appreciation of other peoples and cultures in the United States. Using comparative methodologies and honoring community based knowledge, the major emphasizes a critical understanding of race and race relations. Students may elect among the following majors: African American Studies, Asian/Asian-American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Mexican/Latin-American Studies or Native American Studies. Each program provides a sound background for students preparing to pursue a degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field on transfer to four-year institutions while also supporting the acquisition of skills that will enhance career opportunities in government and community-based agencies. Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Evaluate And Research: Evaluate the development of the field of Ethnic Studies, and utilize research methodologies and scholarship within the field to produce research papers. Analysis: Effectively employ social science methodologies in the analysis of issues related to Ethnic Studies. History: Identify and describe the general history of racial/ethnic people in the U.S. Program is geared in future careers in Teaching, Social Work, Public Health, Community Organizing, as well as working in higher education or graduate school.
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 8,700
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
15 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Oakland campus

Oakland, California, United States

900 Fallon Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1953, Laney College is one of the oldest community colleges in the United States of America (USA). Today, Laney College is the largest of the four Peralta Community College District campuses, serving approximately 17,000 students annually. As the flagship college for the Peralta Community College District, Laney College stretches across sixty acres in downtown Oakland, California, one of the most ethnically and economically diverse cities in the USA. The Laney College service area includes the adjacent cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and Piedmont. It also d...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.