ASNST:BA - Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
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Academic Progression Requirements
Students are admitted directly to their chosen major at the University. Students are expected to make good progress based on critical indicators that include course completion and GPA requirements. In cases where students are not making successful progress, a change of major may be required. Academic advisors work with students to identify an appropriate major where a student will be successful in completing an undergraduate degree.
Admissions Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Asian Studies
See general university admissions requirements at admissions.fiu.edu.
Asian Studies Major: (36 credits)
This major offers the following tracks:
· Asian Area Studies emphasizes language studies and regional studies in political economy or cultural history, and language competency.
· East Asian Studies emphasizes more advanced language studies in Chinese, Japanese, Korean or other Asian language.
· Asian World Affairs emphasizes the role of the Asian region in contemporary world affairs, and requires introductory-level language knowledge.
Major Requirements:
1. 6 credits of Language Requirements – Specific to each track.
2. 3 credits of ASN 3410 – Introduction to East Asia – GL.
3. 9 credits of ASN-prefix courses.
4. 9 credits of Asian Area Studies.
5. 3 credits in a supervised research course (ASN 4510, ASN 4390, or another 4000-level course including but not limited to ASN 4111, ASH 4300, ASH 4404, INR 4232, or SYD 4451) based on approval of Program Director.
6. 6 credits in Track-specific courses. For the Asian Area Studies track this could include area studies and/or language courses; and for the East Asian Studies track this must be one year, in a second Asian language. For the Asian World Affairs track this could include courses in contemporary and/or comparative Asian issues.
7. Students may receive credits through Study Abroad courses or an Internship program.
Asian Area Studies or East Asian Studies Tracks: Two semesters (6 credits) of Intermediate-level (2000) or higher in Chinese, Japanese, Korean or other Asian Language. For most students, this will require a prerequisite of Introductory-level (1000) courses or demonstrating proficiency through testing, interview, etc.
Asian World Affairs Track:
Two semesters (6 credits) of Introductory-level (1000) or higher in Chinese, Japanese, Korean or other Asian Language. (First year language courses are 5-credits each, for a total of 10, but 6 credits will be applied to the track total).
Visit our website at http://asian.fiu.edu for a comprehensive list of electives.
If you have questions about a specific course not listed above, please email asian@fiu.edu.
Students take 3 credits of a supervised research course (ASN 4510, ASN 4390, or another 4000-level course including but not limited to ASN 4111, ASH 4300, ASH 4404, INR 4232, or SYD 4451) based on approval of Program Director.
For the Asian Area Studies track this could include area studies and/or language courses.
For the East Asian Studies track this must be one year, in a second Asian language.
For the Asian World Affairs track this could include courses in contemporary and/or comparative Asian issues.
Please see advisor about other course options.
Visit our website at http://asian.fiu.edu for a comprehensive list of electives. If you have questions about a specific course not listed above, please email asian@fiu.edu.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BA in Asian Studies to the Master of Arts (MA) in Asian Studies Accelerated Degree Pathway
To be considered for admission to the combined bachelor’s/master’s degree pathway, students must have completed at least 75 credits in the bachelor’s degree program at FIU and meet the admissions criteria for the graduate degree program to which they are applying. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program. A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Only 5000-level or higher courses, and no more than the number of credits specified by the program catalog, may be applied toward both degrees. A complete application requires:
(1) Current enrollment in BA program in Asian Studies at FIU
(2) Completion of 75 credits of undergraduate coursework
(3) Overall GPA of 3.2 (including undergraduate and graduate courses)
(4) One letter of recommendation
(5) Statement of purpose discussing interests in the field
Students should consult the Asian Studies website for a more comprehensive discussion of admission requirements (http://asian.fiu.edu).
Two and a half years of Chinese Language Required.
Three semesters of intermediate Chinese language courses (2000 level or above) – 9 credits (or demonstrated proficiency at this level, in which case additional area studies courses would be required); advanced language courses can fulfill the elective requirements
Additional courses can be approved by the Director.
Visit our website at http://asian.fiu.edu for a comprehensive list of electives. If you have questions about a specific course not listed above, please email asian@fiu.edu.
Three years of Japanese Language Required
First year language (JPN 1130 and JPN 1131) is a prerequisite that does not count toward the major requirements.
Two years of advanced Japanese language courses (2000 level or above) – 12 credits (or demonstrated proficiency at this level, in which case additional area studies courses would be required).
Please see an advisor for approved courses or see program website at http://asian.fiu.edu.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BA in Asian Studies to MA in Asian Studies Accelerated Degree Pathway
The combined BA/MA degree pathway allows highly qualified undergraduate students to pursue an accelerated MA degree in Asian Studies. Students accepted into this pathway will be able to complete the MA degree as early as one year sooner than would otherwise be possible. Students accepted into the Asian Studies Honors track are particularly encouraged to apply for this pathway.
The program gives students the opportunity to take up to 12 credits of graduate coursework that will count towards both the BA and the MA. Students may take up to four 5000-level or higher graduate courses their senior year and follow the regular MA curriculum after they earn their BA degree.
Undergraduate Senior Year
--Fall Semester – apply to the program by the end of the semester
--Spring Semester – take 12 credits, including 9 graduate credits in 5000-level or higher courses
Graduate Program
--Summer Semester – take 3 graduate credits (5000-level or higher)
--Fall Semester – take 9 graduate credits (5000-level or higher)
--Spring Semester – take 9 graduate credits (5000-level or higher, including thesis or master’s essay)
Students in the combined BA/MA pathway in Asian Studies must complete all other requirements for the MA degree in Asian Studies (please consult the program’s online graduate handbook). Students in this program have up to a year to complete the master’s degree after receipt of the bachelor’s degree. Students who fail to meet this year post BA requirement or who elect to leave the combined pathway at any time and earn only the BA degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student, but will not be able to use the 12 graduate credits in both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Common Prerequisite Courses
There are no specified common prerequisites for this degree. For more information about state-approved common prerequisites and alternatives for other programs, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.