In order to achieve this degree's interdisciplinary goals, no more than 12 hours of courses from any one department may be included in the 24 non-language hours. A grade of C or better is required for all courses applied to this degree. Honors in Asian studies may be earned by students who have at least a 3.5 GPA in their courses for the major and in their overall upper division course work. For high or highest honors, students will also be required to write an honors thesis through ASN 4935 under the guidance of an Asian studies program faculty member. The Alice M. Zirger Memorial Scholarship in Asian Studies is awarded each spring to an outstanding major, minor or certificate student in the program.
Preference is given to female and nontraditional students.
Applicants must have completed or be completing the second year level of Asian language. For further information, contact the Office of Asian Studies. Beginning Vietnamese is also available. Language credits earned at other institutions may be accepted upon approval. No more than 9 hours of courses from any one department may be used to fulfill non-language courses requirements for the minor.