Minor Requirements and Core Courses

The Asian American Studies Program offers a minor with classes that focus upon the history and contemporary experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. These courses explore themes in local and ethnic history, trans-Pacific contact, cultural change and adaptation, and interethnic relations. Courses in Asian American Studies familiarized students with the historical, socioeconomic, and cultural adaptations that peoples from Asia make when coming to the United States. Students can also use the "Special Major" option to design a degree in Asian American Studies. Students work directly with the Co-Coordinators of the Program, and an Academic Advisor in another field to design a combination of classes that help students to successfully complete their "Special Major."

A strong background in ethnic studies is a significant advantage in many occupational fields, especially in an increasingly multicultural society. The Asian American Studies minor complements any major dealing with human behavior, including business, social science, education, international relations, and the human and health services professions.

Asian American Studies Minor 

Category I. Select from ASAM 7, ASAM 8, ASAM10, ASAM 15; ASAM20; ASAM50; ASAM88; (6 units)

Category II. Select from ASAM 108; ASAM 110/110S; 120; 138, 140, 143;180T;  (6 units)

Category III. Select from ASAM 151W; ASAM161W; ASAM121; ASAM108; ASAM148; ASAM175;  ASAM185 ;ASAM 190; ASAM195  

(6 units)

Total: (18 units)

Note: The minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.

 

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