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Asian Studies

Associate in Arts

Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated approach to the study of the history, culture, governments and current problems of this increasingly important region of the world. To obtain an Associate in Arts degree in Asian Studies, students must complete 18-22 specified major units below, plus General Education degree requirements.

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Asian Studies Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2022-2023. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. identify the major figures, institutions and events in the history of Asia and explain their historical significanceanalyze the structures, institutions, and processes of government.
  2. describe the different philosophical and religious traditions of Asia.
  3. Identify and analyze the challenges Asian governments confront in domestic, foreign and economic policies in relationship to current domestic and global issues.
  4. Relate Asian literature, music and art to its historical and cultural context and to their lives.