Bachelor of Arts - Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity

St. Kate's critical studies of race and ethnicity (CRST) major provides students with a framework for understanding race and ethnicity in historical, contemporary, national, and global contexts. This field of study uses the lens of race/ethnicity to critically examine texts, language, media, art, music, statistical records, social structure/systems, and the complete array of institutional arrangements. This exciting major is unique - one of few of its kind in the state. Growing racial and ethnic diversity in the State of Minnesota and St. Kate's own diverse student body make this major increasingly relevant for all students and make St. Kate's an excellent choice for those who wish to pursue this area of study.

As a CRST major, students will engage in an interdisciplinary study of race and ethnicity through courses that are cross-listed in several departments in St. Kate's, including art, biology, economics, English, history, philosophy, sociology, communication studies and women's studies. This broad perspective will allow students to analyze issues of racial and ethnic identity and perspective; examine individual, institutional and systematic racism; critique race-based policies and socio-cultural representatives; learn to more effectively communicate across lines of difference; and engage in strategizing for social change.