Asian American Studies, B.A.

(120 units)

This degree is approved for distance education by the WSCUC.

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. A “C” grade in all required and elective classes in the major is required for continuation of the program.

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)
AFRS 119 - Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies (3 units)
AIS 119 - Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies (3 units)
ASAM 119 - Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies (3 units)
CHLS 119 - Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies (3 units)

Upper-Division Core Courses (12 units):

Take all of the following courses:

A/ST 309 - Asia and Globalization (3 units)
ASAM 335 - Asian and Latino Immigration Since World War II (3 units)
ASAM 370 - Gender and Sexuality in Asian America (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: