In completing the minor in Japanese studies, students take a series of courses centering on the history and civilization of Japan while keeping in view Japan's close ties with China and Korea.
Students choose courses for the minor with the approval of the director of the minor.
All courses offered for the minor must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher. Completion of the minor requires 18 credits. Students excused from JPN 211 because of previous Japanese language proficiency are required to take an extra course from requirement 2. Independent study may fulfill only three credits.