Asian American Studies, B.A.

(120 units)

This program provides an interdisciplinary approach to explore the diverse histories, cultures, communities, and contemporary realities in Asian America. Admission to the program requires completion of the GE Foundation courses.

Requirements

A major in Asian American Studies requires a minimum of 36 units.

Lower-Division Core Courses (9 units):

Take all of the following:

AAAS 100 - Asian Eats (3 units)
ASAM 120 - Asian American History (3 units)

Take one of the following courses:

ASAM 121 - Contemporary Issues in Asian America (3 units)
ASAM 200 - Asian American Interethnic Relations (3 units)

Upper-Division Core Courses (12 units):

Take all of the following courses:

A/ST 307 - Modern Asia (3 units)
A/ST 309 - Asia and Globalization (3 units)
ASAM 335 - Asian and Latino Immigration Since World War II (3 units)
AAAS 492 - Senior Research Seminar (3 units)

Upper-Division Electives (15 units)

Selected from at least two (2) of the following areas, with no more than six (6) units from Group 4, Asia and Globalization:

Asian American Studies, B.A.

Requirements

Lower-Division Core Courses (9 units):

Take all of the following:

Take one of the following courses:

Upper-Division Core Courses (12 units):

Take all of the following courses:

Upper-Division Electives (15 units)

Group 1. Specific Ethnic Group Focus:

Group 2. Gender Studies:

Group 3. Asian Americans in Comparative Perspectives:

Group 4. Asia and Globalization: