East Asian Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

This 16-credit hour certificate is designed for degree-seeking students in any major and non-degree-seeking students who want to become more proficient in this in-depth area of global studies, an area of expertise sought after by businesses; local, state, and federal government agencies; nonprofit and nongovernmental (NGO) organizations; health care and social service professions; and any other workplace or setting that requires people to talk across cultural differences. Students will gain greater competency in their understanding of the peoples and cultures of East Asia along with increased knowledge of historical and contemporary issues relevant to East Asia.

Contact the Department of History, World Languages, and Cultures for more information.

16 hours chosen from the following:

Program Requirements

Required Courses I (4 hours)

Select one of the following:

CHN 101	Elementary Chinese I	4(4-0)
CHN 102	Elementary Chinese II	4(4-0)
JPN 101	Elementary Japanese I	4(4-0)
JPN 102	Elementary Japanese II	4(4-0)

Required Courses II (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

HST 168	Modern East Asia	3(3-0)
REL 220	Religious Traditions of China	3(3-0)
REL 221	Religious Traditions of Japan	3(3-0)

Required Courses III (3 hours)

PSC 344

East Asian Political Systems and Processes

3(3-0)

Electives (6 hours)

Select from the following:

GEO 385	China: Environment and People	3(3-0)
HST 369	Traditional China	3(3-0)
HST 370	Modern China	3(3-0)
JPN 310	Study Abroad	1-12(Spec)
JPN 410	Study Abroad	1-12(Spec)

Note: You may choose only one of JPN 310 or JPN 410, for 3 hours.

Students pursuing this certificate may also complete 3 hours of independent readings or research in an appropriate discipline as an elective option with the approval of the advisor.

Courses selected for the certificate program must include a minimum of 9 hours at the 300-599 level.

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