College of Ethnic Studies
Race and Resistance Studies (RRS) examines the race-related processes that underlie many social problems and the multiple forms of resistance aimed at achieving social justice. Our analytical approach is comparative, relational, interdisciplinary, and intersectional.
The program will:
- Provide majors with a solid understanding of key theories and approaches through a set of core courses required of all students,
- Provide all students with an overview of key areas of concern, including histories of resistance, gender issues, transnational issues, and cultural production,
- Allow students to choose electives emphasizing particular areas of interest,
- Develop students' abilities to work in a community organizations.
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Department of Race and Resistance
Ethnic Studies and Psychology (EP) Building, 1st Floor
Phone: N/A
Email: resist@sfsu.edu
Website: https://ethnicstudies.sfsu.edu/depts2
Chair: Falu Bakrania
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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RRS 100: Intro to Ethnic Studies
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3 units |
GE – Area D1: Social Sciences |
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If there are any course(s) listed above, please enter this information onto “Step 4” of your Freshmen Class Planner. |
Advisor Footnotes:
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No AP scores are currently accepted for major
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No mandatory advising
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Can select 1 additional lower division RRS as a major elective
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If any of the courses listed in this section are FULL by the time you are to enroll, see the section “Alternate Major Classes” below.
If the course or courses in the previous section are FULL by the time your register, consider choosing one (or perhaps two) major course electives from the following list...
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Major Elective Class(es) |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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Any lower-division course in AA S, AFRS, AIS, LTNS: Will contribute to major ethnic studies elective requirement. |
3 |
Can vary depending on course chosen |
Once you have made your course choices for Steps 1-4, you may already have between 12-15 units chosen for your first semester—about 4 to 5 classes.
If more units are needed, you will proceed to "Step 5 - Choosing GE Courses" from your Orientation Advising Module after considering the following recommendations...
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GE Area |
Advisor Notes |
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A1 Oral Communication |
Covered in “Step 3” on Class Planner |
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A2 Written English Communication |
Covered in “Step 1” on Class Planner |
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A3 Critical Thinking |
Covered in “Step 3” on Class Planner |
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B1 Physical Science |
Consider taking a B3 Lab if chosen |
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B2 Life Science |
Consider taking a B3 Lab if chosen |
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B3 Laboratory Science |
Make sure this includes a LEC component if chosen |
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B4 Quantitative Reasoning |
Covered in “Step 2” on Class Planner |
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C1 Arts |
RRS 290: Sounds of Resistance |
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C2 Humanities |
There are major courses for this area |
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D Social Sciences |
RRS 100: Intro to Ethnic Studies |
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D US History |
RRS 240: All Power to the People |
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E Lifelong Learning & Self-Development (LLD) |
Covered in “Step 1” on Class Planner |
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F Ethnic Studies |
Any course in this area can count towards RRS elective |
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US/CA Government |
Choose any |
Our graduates work in all fields that require attention to the histories and struggles of communities of color. This can range from non-profit work and organizing to working in a business.
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.