The ProgramThe Asian and Asian American Studies Certificate provides students from all majors with an opportunity to supplement their major course of study with educational experiences exploring Asian cultures and societies, their role in the historical and contemporary worlds, and the experiences and contributions of Asian Americans in the United States. The program is designed to serve a wide range of students—from business and marketing majors who hope someday to conduct business in Asia to Asian Americans who wish to explore their histories, cultures, and the relationships of their communities to American society. RequirementsStudents complete a total of 22 credits (or 8 courses) related to both Asian Studies and Asian American Studies. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses. No courses may be taken Pass/Fail. All students take two required courses:
In addition, students must take at least two courses in both Asian Studies and Asian American Studies. Students then choose either Asian Studies or Asian American Studies as their area of concentration, then take two more courses in that concentration area. With the approval of the Program Director, students may substitute courses offered by other colleges in the Five College community or taken through study abroad. For students choosing the Asian Studies concentration, courses must cover at least two different cultural heritages, e.g., China and Viet Nam. No more than 6 credits may be taken in any one department and no more than two language courses may count toward the 22-credit total. Students choosing the Asian American Studies concentration are required to take one of the following courses:
AdvisingAlthough no formal enrollment is required, students are urged to contact the Program Director periodically to discuss their plans for meeting requirements and to monitor their progress. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the Program Director submits students’ names to the Registrar’s office to confirm completion of the certificate program. Students then receive a certificate suitable for framing and their official transcripts include the designation “Completed requirements for the University of Massachusetts Asian and Asian American Studies Certificate.” |