Bachelor of Arts in Race, Ethnicity, and Health 3 Year Roadmap

120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 30

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.

To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ESCA, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterUnits
GE Area 1A: English Composition 1 3
GE Area 1: English Communication 3
GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3 3-4
SF State Studies or University Elective 4 3-6
 Units15
Spring Semester
History of People of Color in the US 5 3
GE Area 1: English Communication 3
GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 6 3
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities 3
SF State Studies or University Elective 6
 Units18
Second Year
Summer Semester
SF State Studies or University Elective 4 6-9
 Units9
Fall Semester
ETHS 300GW Writing in Ethnic Studies - GWAR (Major Core) 3
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities 3
GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3 3-4
U.S. and California Government 3
SF State Studies or University Elective 3
 Units18
Spring Semester
ETHS 500 Introduction to Race, Ethnicity, and Health (Major Core, GE 6, AERM, SJ) 3
Health Elective 7 3
Community Health 8 3
GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities 3
SF State Studies or University Elective 6
 Units18
Third Year
Summer Semester
SF State Studies or University Elective 6
 Units6
Fall Semester
ETHS 647 Understanding Health Disparities Among Underserved Communities (Major Core) 3
Community Health 8 3
Equity, Justice, and Environment 9 3
GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
SF State Studies or University Elective 6
 Units18
Spring Semester
ETHS 570 Senior Capstone for Race, Ethnicity, and Health (Major Core) 3
Healing, Wellness, and Liberation 10 3
GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts 3
SF State Studies or University Elective 9
 Units18
 Total Units120
1

Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

2

First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).

3

Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.

4

Take an extra elective in the first semester or the first summer term. Students with AP credit may not need to complete these units. Please consult with an advisor.

5

Histories of People of Color in the U.S. (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

6

Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

7

Health Elective (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

8

Community Health (6 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

9

Equity, Justice, and Environment (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

10

Healing, Wellness, and Liberation (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.