Transfer students planning to major in Asian Studies should also try to develop backgrounds in social science and language. In particular, they should have completed as many courses as possible that are applicable to the University of Oregon's general-education requirements for the bachelor of arts degree. Return to Top Careers 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.
Submit a one-page statement of purpose designed to show sufficient understanding of Asian studies to conceptualize an interdisciplinary course of study leading to the B.A. degree. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00. Languages must be taken for letter grades, and no more than one D grade may be counted. Under special circumstances, students may demonstrate an equivalent competence by examination or by work in advanced language courses. In addition, students must complete 40 credits of coursework distributed as set below.