The Asian Studies program provides opportunities for study and research of the diverse societies that inhabit the Asian continent, from the Ural Mountains to Southeast Asia. The program takes as its geographical focus the regions of Eurasia and the Asia-Pacific. Interdisciplinary in approach, the program spans the fields of economics, foreign languages, history, political science, sociology, and religion, and is dedicated to providing opportunities for foreign study and field experiences. Through its major, minor, and concentration curricula, the Asian Studies program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation to pursue careers in government service, business, and nongovernmental organizations, as well as for further study.

Requirements for a Major in Asian Studies

1. There are two versions of the major:
   1. General version of the major requires the completion of the above requirements.
   2. Intensive version of the major requires an additional requirement: Completion of a directed research project (AST 4390 Reading Course in Political Science Directed Reading and Research in Asian Studies) or a study abroad or internship experience in Asia.
2. Twelve semester hours in a modern Asian language are required in other fields.

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