KORSTU:CFI - Undergraduate Certificate in Korean Studies
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There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.
There are no majors associated with this program.
No specific admissions requirements. Contact advisor for additional information.
This certificate is open to degree-seeking students only.
Prerequisites
Contact advisor for information about any prerequisites.
A. 12 credits focusing on Korean Studies and East Area Studies (history, religion, international relations, sociology, etc.) from the coursework listed below to be chosen with the approval of the Director with a “C” or better, with 6 credits of ASN prefix courses; in addition to the courses listed here, relevant special topics, area studies, or comparative studies courses may also be applied. These courses represent a partial list; students should consult with an advisor for the certificate program about current course offerings and a full list of courses accepted for the certificate.
B. Two semesters (6 credits) of Introductory-level (1000) or higher in Korean Language. (First-year language courses are 5-credits each, for a total of 10, but a maximum of 6 first-year credits will be applied to the certificate). If students test out of some portion of this requirement, they must complete additional credits in Korean and/or East Asia society and culture. Korean language may be substituted by a Korean Studies course if a language course is not available.
Students are encouraged to earn credits through a study abroad (summer travel) or student exchange (one or two semesters travel)program with a university in Korea.
Students may earn three to six credits for study abroad and up to fifteen credits for student exchange.
Please inquire with the Director or with the Office of Education Abroad about international programs.
Please note: No more than two courses (6 credits) from the Asian Studies BA degree or Minor can be counted towards the certificate.
For more information, or to request additional courses, contact the Asian Studies office, SIPA-I 523. Email: asian@fiu.edu; phone: (305) 348-1914; website: http://asian.fiu.edu.