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ASIA - ASIAN STUDIES

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Asian StudiesBachelor’s DegreeBachelor of Arts

Simple Requirements

Completion requirement

At least 1 course in Asian History

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 408
  • 1736
  • 1737
  • 1773
  • 1775
  • 1829
  • 1831

At least 1 course in Asian Philosophy

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 2303
    OR
    2358

At least 1 course in Asian Religion

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 364
  • 1089
  • 3727
  • 2659
  • 2660
  • 2661
  • 2662
  • 2666
  • 3728

At least 2 Asian language courses – Introductory Chinese or Japanese or other relevant Asian language taught abroad or on campus

Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
  • 705
    OR
    706
    OR
    3118
    OR
    707
    OR
    708
    OR
    715
    OR
    716
  • 1951
    OR
    1952
    OR
    1955
    OR
    1956

Completion of the Core Requirements entails taking 8 Asian Studies courses, at least one of which is at the 300 level or above.

Off-campus study in Asia is strongly encouraged but not required.

Courses offering significant Asia content, though not cross-listed as Asian Studies, may be approved by the chair to fulfill course requirements.

Students who plan to pursue Asian Studies at the graduate level are advised to study language through the intermediate level and above.

Completion requirement
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 422
    OR
    423
  • An Upper-level course approved by the Chair of Asian Studies may also satisfy this requirement

Note: Asian Studies 494 can be a 1 or 2 credit senior thesis

Completion requirement
  • 6 Asian Studies courses, including at least 1 course or independent project at the 300-level or above.