Asian Studies (Graduate Certificate)
Asia, Asian Studies, Asian-American, Cert, East Asian, SOUTH, SOUTHEAST
With two flexible tracks, you can select the geographic region that best aligns with your interests. Whether you choose the East Asia track or Southeast Asia track, this certificate complements your current graduate degree and prepares you for a variety of careers.
The graduate certificate program in Asian studies offers graduate students a transdisciplinary specialization in Asian language and area studies.
The certificate program is available in two tracks. The East Asia track includes China, Japan and Korea, and the Southeast Asia track includes Burma, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei and Timor Leste.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
18 credit hours
Required Core (6 credit hours)
two courses at the 500 level or higher that cover Asian content from a single discipline
Electives (6 credit hours)
two courses at the 500 level or higher that cover Asian content from a discipline other than that chosen for the core courses
Other Requirements (6 credit hours)
language proficiency requirement: two courses at the 400 level or higher in one Asian language (Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese)
Additional Curricular Information
Students work closely with a faculty advisor from the Center for Asian Research to develop a cohesive curriculum tailored to their individual goals and interests.
Some of the coursework from the discipline in which the student is earning a graduate degree may be used to satisfy these requirements.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Graduate students currently enrolled in any discipline may pursue a certificate in Asian studies in conjunction with their degree program.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa must apply to and be accepted to a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for admission to this program.
Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Asian studies have training and knowledge relevant to careers in government, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofit organizations, global relationships, intercultural understanding, foreign service, research, professional writing and community college teaching.
Career examples include:
- cultural center associate
- historical society and exhibit curator
- language interpreter
- teacher or instructor
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
