Asian Studies Major

Overview

Asian Studies challenges students to integrate language and cultural skills to prepare for careers in the Pacific region. The objectives of the program are to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of the civilizations of Asia in both traditional and modern settings, and to provide a more in-depth comprehension of specific areas within the region. This concentration features courses from such departments as Anthropology, Art, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, and Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Students will obtain an educational foundation appropriate for teaching, business, research, foreign service, technological and economic development, as well as other careers related to Asia.

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General Education requirements: 40 semester hours, distributed in accordance with University requirements.

School of International and Area Studies requirements: Additional requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies.

Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies, students pursuing a degree in Asian Studies will develop a course of study with the IAS Academic Adviser and meets the following requirements:

Foreign Language and Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement in any of the languages in the area of concentration.

History and Ideas (six hours).
Politics and Society (six hours).
Arts and Culture (six hours).
Geography (three hours).

International Experience: A student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved international experience. This may include (but is not limited to) OU Study Abroad, study abroad with another university, an approved foreign work experience, or experience through the US military, or a high school degree or equivalent from another country.

Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013 Senior Capstone.

NOTES: Students may take other appropriate courses chosen in consultation with the IAS Academic Adviser. Acceptable substitutions are updated each semester and posted in the Undergraduate Studies section of the SIAS website.

To be eligible for study abroad at OU, students must maintain a minimum combined retention GPA of 2.5.

Major Support Requirements: 16 hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.

Free Electives: Electives to bring to total applicable hours to 120, including 48 up per-division hours.

Students must successfully complete at least 15 hours of courses acceptable for major credit in Asian Studies, including at least 9 hours at the upper-division level. Click here to download the minor check sheet to learn more about the specific requirements.

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