Graduate Programs

Explore our Graduate Programs

The University of Oregon offers an interdisciplinary program in Asian studies leading to the master of arts (MA) degree. The curriculum includes courses in anthropology, art history, Asian studies, cinema studies, comparative literature, geography, history, international studies, journalism, languages and literatures of Asia (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese, Thai, and more), linguistics, political science, religious studies, and sociology. Students are encouraged to develop a course of study that matches their individual interests and future career plans.


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Earn a Graduate Degree in Asian Studies

The University of Oregon offers an interdisciplinary program in Asian studies, with an emphasis on East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia, leading to the MA degree. The program is administered by the Asian Studies Committee, which is composed of faculty members with specializations in Asian studies.


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Asian Studies Graduate Specialization

Students who complete three years equivalent of Southeast Asia and/or South Asia language study abroad or in other institutions may, with the support of an Asian Studies faculty advisor, construct a special concentration in Southeast Asian and/or South Asian Studies. The program is administered by the Asian Studies Committee, which is composed of faculty members with specializations in Asian studies.

Specializations


Fund Your Graduate Studies

Want to learn more about funding options for graduate students in the Asian Studies Program? Explore opportunities for funding your graduate studies.

Funding and Research Support


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Prepare for the Professional World

A graduate degree in Asian Studies opens the door to exciting job possibilities. Discover resources to help you prepare for your chosen career path and connect with peers in the Asian Studies Program.


Events

Department of History Coffee Hour
Dec2
Department of History Coffee Hour Dec 2 McKenzie Hall
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session
Dec2
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session Dec 2 Hendricks Hall
Panel Discussion: "Attention: Perspectives from Neuroscience, Art, and Literature"
Dec2
Panel Discussion: "Attention: Perspectives from Neuroscience, Art, and Literature" Dec 2 Knight Library
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Building a Project Steering Committee
Dec3
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Building a Project Steering Committee Dec 3
Ben Passmore, "Black Arms to Hold You Up"
Dec3
Ben Passmore, "Black Arms to Hold You Up" Dec 3 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA)
Connect@UO Holiday Networking Night
Dec3
Connect@UO Holiday Networking Night Dec 3 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Geography Colloquium Series: “What We (Don’t) Talk About When We Talk About Science in Greenland"
Dec4
Geography Colloquium Series: “What We (Don’t) Talk About When We Talk About Science in Greenland" Dec 4 Condon Hall
12th Annual UO Hip Hop Jam
Dec4
12th Annual UO Hip Hop Jam Dec 4 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
9th Annual UO Critical Art Show
Dec4
9th Annual UO Critical Art Show Dec 4 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Celebrating Prof. Craig Young's Career at OIMB
Dec6
Celebrating Prof. Craig Young's Career at OIMB Dec 6 Charleston Marine Life Center