Major and Minor Requirements
Major and Minor Requirements
for Asian Studies
In order to declare a major or minor in Asian Studies, students are required to meet with an advisor. Asian Studies is an open major, meaning that you don't have to apply or take any prerequisites to declare.
Transfer students: to discuss any questions about major or minor requirements, make an appointment with one of our advisors.
Major Overview
Asian Studies Major
Major Requirements: 51-52 Credits
- Introductory History Courses
- HIST 1210: Asian History to 1500
- HIST 1220: Asian History since 1500
- Lower Division Language
- Complete 16 credits of foreign language courses 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 in one Asia/Pacific language.
- IAS Core Curriculum: Foundations
- ASTP 3000 Foundations for Asian Studies
- Language or Methods Requirement
- Complete one of the following:
- 6 credits of 3000+ Asian language courses
- 6 credits of approved methods courses
- Focus Electives
- Complete 5 courses from at least two departments within your chosen focus
- Signature Experience
- Complete 3 credits through a relevant study abroad program, internship, research course, community-engaged learning course, or an honors thesis. The selection must be pre-approved by an IAS advisor.Notes: No more than 3 credits from a Hinckley internship may count toward your major and no more than 3 courses from the same department may count toward your focus electives.
- IAS Core Curriculum: Capstone
- ASTP 5000 Capstone for Asian Studies
Notes: No more than 3 credits from a Hinckley internship may count toward your major and no more than 3 courses from the same department may count toward your focus electives.
Grade Requirements: All major courses must be taken for a minimum letter grade of C or better.
Minor Overview
Asian Studies Minor
Minor Requirements: 18 Credits
- Core Courses ( 6 credit hours)
- HIST 1210: Traditions OR
HIST 1220: Modern History/Societies - ASTP 3001: Exploring Asia
- HIST 1210: Traditions OR
- Four upper-division Asian Studies classes
Notes: No more than 3 credits from a Hinckley internship may count toward your major and no more than 3 courses from the same department may count toward your major.
Grade Requirements: All major courses must be taken for a minimum letter grade of C or better.
Transfer Students
Major Requirements: 39 Credits
A minimum of 13 Asian Studies courses totaling 39 credit hours must be completed successfully.
SLCC Transfer Students
A portion of these courses may be completed through transfer credit from Salt Lake Community College. See the below major worksheet.
Transfer Students from Utah Institutions
A portion of courses may be completed through transfer credit from another university within the state of Utah. See the transfer guide below.
Transfer Students from Out-of-State
A portion of courses may be completed through transfer credit from another university. You will want to speak with an academic advisor to review your transfer coursework and discuss how these apply to the major requirements.
