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Article: A practical ethnic studies program: the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston complements students' career tracks and engages them in the surrounding Asian American community.
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- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
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- February 19, 2009
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For many educators, large numbers of graduates are not only a bragging right but a goal. But those involved in the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston are quite comfortable producing only one or two graduates annually--despite boasting one of the largest programs of its kind among New England schools.
UMass Boston faculty don't encourage many students to major in Asian American studies. Instead, students typically delve into Asian topics alongside a major such as nursing, management or criminal justice. Why?
Faculty want students to earn degrees leading directly to careers. Like ...