The Asian and Asian American Studies program focuses on the dynamic social, cultural, political, linguistic, literary, artistic, and historical aspects Asian and Asian American life. The program's transnational emphasis and research-intensive curriculum trains students in diverse areas of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Asian American communities, especially the historical experiences and contemporary practices and lifeways of Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Thai, Vietnamese, indigenous Hawaiian, and other Asian and Pacific Islanders. The degree prepares students for careers in government and teaching, as well as in areas of international business, law, consulting, tourism, and media.
Asian and Asian American Studies
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeUSD 47,351 / Year
Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023
Asian and Asian American Studies
About
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the disciplines of Asian Studies and Asian American Studies by:
- Describing the wide range of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander cultures and communities.
- Recognizing the historical and contemporary significance of Asia and the Pacific in world politics.
- Demonstrating knowledge of the dynamic traditions and practices of one or more Asian, Asian American, and/or Pacific Islander groups.
- Describing and analyzing historical sources, literary texts, and popular and material culture of Asia, the Pacific, and Asian America.
- Demonstrating the ability to recognize and understand the complex political and economic relationships within Asia and the Pacific and the United States, as well as between other regions in an increasingly globalized world.
Disciplines
College of Liberal Arts
Requirements
Entry Requirements
First-Year
3.0 cumulative GPA OR 1120* SAT (evidenced-based reading & writing and math) OR 22 ACT (composite score). *1040 for exams taken prior to March 2016.
Transfer
2.5 GPA in 24 or more transferable college-level credits. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college-level credits must meet the first-year student admission requirements.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 44
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 61
Fee Information
Application Fee 95
How to Apply
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- RSVP for an undergraduate admissions event
- Apply as an undergraduate degree seeking student
- Apply as a non-degree seeking student
Asian and Asian American Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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