Department of Race, Ethnic, and Gender Studies (REGS)
204 Haag Hall
5120 Rockhill Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-235-5854
regs@umkc.edu
https://shss.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/race-ethnic-and-gender-studies/

Department Chair:
Kristen Barber

Department Description

The Department of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies (REGS) offers an excellent interdisciplinary curriculum that teaches critical thinking through an examination of historical and contemporary problems and expands student understanding of gender difference, cultural diversity and social change.

• The department offers a minor in Race, Ethnic, and Gender Studies. Students are able to pursue a specialized focus or an intersectional minor while enhancing their major in any field. The minor provides flexibility to allow for the creation of a course of study suited to individual student interests.
• Internship programs provide opportunities for undergraduate or graduate students to gain on-site experience. In some cases, students can receive 1 to 4 hours of academic credit while learning and working in off- or on-campus placements.

Undergraduate Programs:

REGS Minor

Kristen Barber, chair, race, ethnic, and gender studies; and associate professor of race, ethnic, and gender studies; B.A. (Albion College); M.A. (Tulane University); Ph.D. (University of Southern California). 

Deja Beamon, assistant professor of Black studies and race, ethnic and gender studies; B.A. (Duke University); M.A., Ph.D. (The Ohio State University). 

Brenda Bethman, teaching professor, race, ethnic, and gender studies; B.A. (Dickinson College); M.A. (Temple University); Ph.D. (UMass Amherst). 

Richard M. Minaya, assistant professor of Latina/o/x studies and race, ethnic, and gender studies; B.A. (Rutgers University); M.A. (CUNY College of Staten Island); Ph.D. (University of Michigan).  

Theresa Torres, associate professor, race, ethnic, and gender studies; B.A. (Benedictine College); M.A. (Boston College); Ph.D. (Catholic University).