Asian American Studies BA

Preparation for the Major

Two courses from Asian American Studies 10 or 10W, 20 or 20W, 30 or 30W, 40 or 40W, 50 or 50W:

The Major

A total of 12 upper-division courses as follows:

The Major: Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities and Social Movements

Select one course from:

The Major: Global and Transnational Perspectives

Select one course from:

The Major: Comparative and Intersectional Ethnic Studies

Select one course from:

The Major: Methodology, Creative Production, and Community Engagement

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The Major: Additional Upper-Division Courses

Complete two additional upper-division courses from the four categories: Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and social movements; global and transnational perspectives; comparative and intersectional ethnic studies; or methodology, creative production, and community engagement.

The Major: Elective Courses

Select five Asian American Studies elective courses from 103 through 199.

The Major: Capstone Project

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Honors Program

Through the Asian American Studies honors program, Asian American Studies majors undertake a year-long thesis or its equivalent with the guidance and supervision of a faculty member. Successful completion of the departmental honors program is indicated on the transcript. For additional information about the departmental honors program, contact the undergraduate academic adviser. Honors students must take the Asian American Studies 198A, 198B, and 198C sequence in which they write a thesis or its equivalent under the direction of a faculty member.