Ethnic Studies

Ethnic Studies has deep roots in Coleman School District, stemming back to the early 1970's with Chicano Studies and African American Studies. More classes were then added on in the 1990's. 2018 marks the 15th Anniversary of the establishment of the Ethnic Studies Department at James Logan High School. Prior to 2003, Ethnic Studies teachers were included in the History/Social Science Department. It is also important to note that CSD has included an Ethnic Studies class as a graduation requirement for at least 15 years. The Ethnic Studies Department currently offers the following classes: African American History, African American Issues, Asian American Studies, Ethnic Women’s Studies, Filipino Heritage Studies, Issues In Ethnic Studies, Latino Issues In The United States, Mexican-American Heritage, and Multicultural Literature. The majority of these courses meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Many of our alumni who have taken multiple courses have gone on to major/minor in Ethnic Studies, pursue their Masters in Ethnic Studies, and have careers in teaching Ethnic Studies.