Undergraduate Programs

Why Pursue Asian Studies?

Students who major in Asian Studies often complement their coursework with a year or more of residence in Asia. Many students double major to combine a profession with their area of expertise. Job possibilities are increasing in such fields as business, journalism, government, and education. Many students go on to do graduate studies.

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Major in Asian Studies

As a major, students will choose a regional focus, taking history, social sciences, and humanities courses within that regional focus. Students will also choose a thematic focus and take elective courses in Asian Studies related to that thematic focus.


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Get Real-World Experience

Students in the Asian Studies Program can expand their skills through study abroad programs and other experiential learning opportunities. Find out more about alumni careers and get resources to help you take the next steps.


Advising and Academic Support

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Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Learn about ways to apply for funding through the Asian Studies Program.

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Events

CAS CareerLab Headshots
Feb13
CAS CareerLab Headshots Feb 13 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
SHL Night at the Opera
Feb13
SHL Night at the Opera Feb 13 McArthur Court
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb13
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 13 Robinson Theatre
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb14
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 14 Robinson Theatre
Department of History Coffee Hour
Feb17
Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 17 McKenzie Hall
Kritish Rajbhandari, "India from the Indian Ocean"
Feb17
Kritish Rajbhandari, "India from the Indian Ocean" Feb 17 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Feb18
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Feb 18
Food Studies in Costa Rica Information Session
Feb18
Food Studies in Costa Rica Information Session Feb 18
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting
Feb18
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting Feb 18 Lillis Business Complex
IRES Presents: “Displaced Practices of Discursive Change Circulations of Social Justice Ephemeralities within a Leather Bar Context”
Feb20
IRES Presents: “Displaced Practices of Discursive Change Circulations of Social Justice Ephemeralities within a Leather Bar Context” Feb 20 Ford Alumni Center