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.


Plan Your Path

See how this program can fit with another major or minor, and explore a possible four-year path to graduation with Global Pathways.

Explore Global Pathways


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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

Schedule an appointment with an advisor and get your questions answered.

Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

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

Explore Scholarships and Awards


Events

Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

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Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Oct 20 Villard Hall
Your Future in Sustainability (Career Panel + Networking)

Oct

20

Your Future in Sustainability (Career Panel + Networking)

Oct 20 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Anthropology Department Presents: “Geophysical Surveys of Southern Pacific Northwest Coast Plankhouses"

Oct

21

Anthropology Department Presents: “Geophysical Surveys of Southern Pacific Northwest Coast Plankhouses"

Oct 21 Condon Hall
How to: Interviewing (Workshop)

Oct

21

How to: Interviewing (Workshop)

Oct 21 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Iran Beyond the Headlines: Revolutionary Politics, Foreign Relations, and Prospects for Peace/Day 1

Oct

22

Iran Beyond the Headlines: Revolutionary Politics, Foreign Relations, and Prospects for Peace/Day 1

Oct 22 Gerlinger Hall
HSI Symposium: Building a Latinx-Thriving University

Oct

22

HSI Symposium: Building a Latinx-Thriving University

Oct 22 Ford Alumni Center
History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Oct

22

History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Oct 22 McKenzie Hall
Fall Career & Internship Expo

Oct

22

Fall Career & Internship Expo

Oct 22 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Ducks After Dark: Project Hail Mary

Oct

22

Ducks After Dark: Project Hail Mary

Oct 22 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Iran Beyond the Headlines: Revolutionary Politics, Foreign Relations, and Prospects for Peace/Day 2

Oct

23

Iran Beyond the Headlines: Revolutionary Politics, Foreign Relations, and Prospects for Peace/Day 2

Oct 23 Gerlinger Hall