Asian American Studies
The 快活林性息 AAS Department is, historically, the second Asian American Studies Department in the nation to achieve departmental status. There had been student demand for classes on Asian American experiences since the late 1960s. However, it wasn鈥檛 until 1990, under the leadership of former Vice President of Academic Affairs, Bob Suzuki, that the Asian American Studies (AAS) Department was established. The Asian American Studies Department at 快活林性息 is dedicated to exploring and understanding the experiences of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans, aiming to promote social justice, diversity, and cultural awareness through education and research. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the department.
AAS offers more than 30 courses 鈥� one of the most comprehensive AAS curriculum available in the California State University system. Students learn about a wide variety of topics: race and critical thinking, ethnic and multiracial communities, gender and sexuality, research methods; mental health and personality. Many of these courses also fulfill GE requirements.
