Courses Offered

Check Out These Courses!

Below on this page, you'll find a complete list of course descriptions for all classes offered through De Anza's ethnic studies programs. Courses in Asian American and Asian Studies begin with the letters ASAM.

Be sure to check the class schedule website for up-to-date information about courses offered each quarter.

NEW CalGETC Ethnic Studies Requirement

Any of the following courses will satisfy the new CalGETC Area 6 – Ethnic Studies requirement. Check the class schedule or visit the program websites to learn more about these classes:

• AFAM 10: Introduction to African American Studies
• AFAM 11: Sankofa: Roots of the African American Experience
• ASAM 11: Asian Americans and Racism
• CETH 10: Introduction to Ethnic Studies
• CETH 29 (also listed as ADMJ 29): Ethnic Studies, Cultural Pluralism and American Law and Justice
• CHLX 10: Introduction to Chicanx/Latinx Studies
• NAIS 12: Ethnic Studies and the Historical Experiences of Native Americans

Scholarship Tip

You may be eligible to apply for the Susanne Chan APASA Scholarship ($1,000) if you have taken one of the following ASAM classes: ASAM 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 30, 31, 32, or 50; ELIT 24; ICS 20, 21, 22, or 24; INTL 11; WMST.  

If you are transferring to UC Berkeley and majoring in Asian American studies or Asian studies (or economics), you can apply for the De Anza Professor Kang and Jessica Chao Memorial Scholarship.

Additional Resources

• Assist.org/ – for details about course transferability
• IGETC approvals for CSU and UC – scroll down to ASAM

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ASAM Course Schedule for 2025-2026

The following schedule is subject to change based on enrollment or other factors.

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