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

High School Cybersecurity Pathways Conference

Nov

2

High School Cybersecurity Pathways Conference

Nov 2 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Future Frequencies: Making Environmental Humanities Audible Through Podcasting and Public Audio Storytelling

Nov

2

Future Frequencies: Making Environmental Humanities Audible Through Podcasting and Public Audio Storytelling

Nov 2 Knight Library
Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Nov

3

Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Nov 3 Villard Hall
Global Opportunities Fair

Nov

3

Global Opportunities Fair

Nov 3 Lillis Business Complex
History Dept. Seminar: "A Paper World: Urbano Monte's Global Perspective ca. 1587"

Nov

3

History Dept. Seminar: "A Paper World: Urbano Monte's Global Perspective ca. 1587"

Nov 3 McKenzie Hall
Boren Scholarship Workshop

Nov

3

Boren Scholarship Workshop

Nov 3 Anstett Hall
Eco-Fascism Lecture Series: "Fascist Climates: Tracking Weather in Colonial East Africa"

Nov

3

Eco-Fascism Lecture Series: "Fascist Climates: Tracking Weather in Colonial East Africa"

Nov 3 Gerlinger Hall
The Landscape of Muslim Philanthropy: An Academic Review of Giving Patterns in the US

Nov

3

The Landscape of Muslim Philanthropy: An Academic Review of Giving Patterns in the US

Nov 3 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Government Partnerships and Financing for Sanitation and the Human Right to WASH

Nov

4

Government Partnerships and Financing for Sanitation and the Human Right to WASH

Nov 4 Lawrence Hall
History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Nov

5

History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Nov 5 McKenzie Hall