Ethnic Studies for Educators Discipline Emphasis

The Ethnic Studies for Educators Discipline Emphasis Certificate is available to students who are working on or who have been awarded the Ethnic Studies for Educators Foundations certificate and would like to extend their learning by developing proficiency in a selected ethnic studies discipline. The Ethnic Studies for Educators certificate programs are designed to meet the growing needs of pre-service and in-service high school teachers who will be required to teach Ethnic Studies as a result of the new California high school Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. This certificate requires a total of 9 units. A grade of C or better is required for each course taken. Students must complete the Foundations Certificate prior to or simultaneously with the Discipline Emphasis Certificate.