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Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies

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Explore the human condition through an understanding of race and ethnicity.

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CRES offers you the chance to critically examine race and ethnicity as an essential step in becoming an ethical citizen and leader in today’s global community.

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Programs Offered

Sample Courses

  • Engaging Difference and Diversity in America
  • Women of Color Feminisms in a US Context
  • Environmental Justice

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Core Curriculum

Your success is at our Core. TCU’s Core Curriculum prepares you to live and work in today’s ever-evolving diverse and global society. It encourages you to be intellectually curious and ask big questions about the world and your place in it.

Special Admission Requirements

There are no special admissions requirements for this program.

What Sets Us Apart

CRES is more than a major — it’s a movement. This academic and community-oriented program values respect, inclusiveness, creative expression, dialogue, engagement, inquiry and academic excellence.

Career Prospects

An understanding of race is key to cultural competency in our multicultural society. You’ll graduate with the ability to look at issues of race and ethnicity and position yourself as a leader in your field, enhancing the prospect of job growth in almost any industry

Related Academic Programs

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John V. Roach Honors College

Exceed your own expectations. Incoming and current undergraduate students of every major may apply. Unique classes are offered which connects students with a varied curriculum that is stimulating, supportive and cross-disciplinary.