Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies (IRES)

Students in IRES examine the relationship of race and ethnicity to power and inequality, with an emphasis on intersections with gender, class, sexuality, migration, indigeneity, and colonialism. IRES students study historical and contemporary manifestations of white supremacy and investigate how systems of domination as well as social struggles create racial subjects. A key learning outcome of the program is to raise awareness of the racial, ethnic, and political dimensions of all spheres of society. Students of social sciences, education, urban planning, humanities, international studies, and business—to name only a few—find that IRES courses can enrich their academic programs.
Top Five
Reasons to Study
This Major
  1. Learn to recognize and challenge systems or power and inequality.

  2. Explore opportunities to create meaningful social change.

  3. Foster understanding and relationships across ethnic, racial, and gender lines.

  4. Build a foundation for a wide variety of further studies.

  5. Prepare for a career in a diverse world.



College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-0900
ethnicstudies.uoregon.edu Where Can I Go?

Students in IRES may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS). Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies provides students with a foundation for employment in:

Nonprofit organizations

Colleges and universities

Cultural heritage organizations

Research organizations

Labor unions

Civil rights organizations

Public interest groups

Hospitals, medical centers and clinics

Private businesses

Newspapers, magazines, and broadcast media companies Alumni Jobs

Community organizer and nonprofit leadership

Business manager

Counselor

Social services coordinator

Politician

Attorney

Tribal leader

Teacher

School administrator

Professor Courses You
May Need

1st Year
ES 101; ES 250 (sub: ES 252, ES 254, ES 256, or ES 258); WR 121; WR 122

2nd Year
ES 3xx/4xx; ES 3xx/4xx; ES 3xx/4xx

3rd Year
ES 301; ES 3xx/4xx; ES 3xx/4xx

4th Year
ES 3xx/4x; ES 4xx; ES 4xx


Major Credits  
Required 24
Electives 24
Total 48



Core Education Requirements

BS or BA Degree Minimum = 180 credits Core Education is approximately 71—83 credits depending on transfer credits and placement scores and requires courses in:

Writing

Math and/or CS (BS) or Language (BA) US: Difference, Inequality, Agency Global Perspectives Areas of Inquiry in:

Arts and Letters

Social Science / Science What Will I Learn?

Research and analysis

Cross-cultural communication and relationship-building

Policy development and analysis

Grant writing and fundraising

Community education and outreach

Advocacy

Creative and scholarly writing

Public relations

Education and teaching Experiential learning opportunities

Research

Center for Environmental Futures

Internships Specialized Courses

Black Sexual Politics

Women of Color: Issues and Concerns

Race, Migration, and Rights

Environmental Racism

Race, Ethnicity, and Cinema

Race and Incarceration

History of Native American Education Add A Minor Or Certificate

Native American Studies

Latinx Studies

Psychology

Political Science

Sociology

Environmental Studies
Contact Us

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. © 2020 University of Oregon. Revised: 7/21/2020