Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with a critical understanding of the complex and diverse experiences and contributions of major ethnic groups in the United States including African Americans, Chicanx/Latinx Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Native Americans.
Occupations
With a bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies (and/or any of its constituent disciplines), students can obtain a teacher's credential or undertake further study to earn a master’s degree or doctorate. Graduates with a bachelor’s or advanced degree can pursue a profession in education, or work for corporations, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies with missions related to serving under-resourced communities. A background in Ethnic Studies is also beneficial within industries including, but not restricted to, law, healthcare, youth advocacy work, public policy, community organizing, housing and development, STEAM, public health and human services, visual/performing/literary arts, journalism, and entertainment. Professions include:
- Educators in the disciplines of Ethnic Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, English, and more
- Administrators at the K-12, community college, or university level
- Directors of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Contact Information
Division
Arts and Humanities
Building 100
Phone: (707) 256-7500
Dean
Robert Van Der Velde
Senior Dean, Arts and Sciences
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Robert.Vandervelde@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7768
Program Coordinator
Mandisa Wood
Professor, Ethnic Studies, Humanities, Theater Arts and Philosophy
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Mwood@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7462
Faculty
Janet Stickmon
Professor, Ethnic Studies and Humanities
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Jstickmon@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7511