The program in Asian Studies provides students the opportunity to explore cultures and traditions in Asia, especially the regions of East, Himalayan, South, and Southeast Asia. The program’s interdisciplinary curriculum builds upon strengths in various fields of study to offer diverse avenues of inquiry and investigative methods relevant to Asia. Specifically, students in the Asian Studies Program are encouraged to pursue interests across several disciplines, such as Anthropology, Art History, Government, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religion, and Anthropology.

The program in Asian Studies is not a major.  Courses applied toward requirements for this program may also be counted toward requirements that will satisfy other programs, majors, or minors.  Students pursuing the program in Asian Studies may NOT also minor in Chinese Studies.

Coordinator

David S. Efurd

The Asian Studies program offers two tracks, the culture track and the language and culture track.  Both tracks require a minimum of 18 credit hours.

Subject to the approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator, coursework relevant to either Asian Studies tracks taken with an approved Study Abroad program may be applied to the program requirements.  

Requirements for the Program in Asian Studies, Culture Track

Requirements for the Program in Asian Studies, Language Track

 With the approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator, students pursuing the language and culture track may substitute coursework in an Asian language other than Chinese when taken with an approved Study Abroad program.