Students may enhance majors in other departments with a minor in East Asian studies or Southeast Asian studies. Students who major in Asian studies often complement their course work with a year or more of residence in Asia or 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 graduate studies.
The program is administered by the Asian studies committee, which is composed of faculty members with Asian specializations. The requirements for the major are derived from these objectives. Students must complete 40 credits as specified below. All other courses used to satisfy major requirements must be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of C- or better. Students should consult their advisers in planning programs of study.