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Dec 26, 2024
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2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Asian Studies - BA
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Languages, Philosophy and Communication Studies
Program Director: Bradford ‘J’ Hall, Main 204, (435) 797-8757, brad.hall@usu.edu
Sample Four-year Plan for Asian Studies Major
A sample semester-by-semester four-year plan for students working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Studies is available in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Students should consult with their advisor to develop a plan of study tailored to their individual needs and interests.
Students must complete the General Education Requirements .
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :
- and will fulfill the Communication Intensive (CI) requirement
- Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) and Social Sciences (DSS)
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Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
Bachelor of Arts Degree
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
Or
- Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920 and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
Or
- Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
Or
- Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.
For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
Or
- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Language Major Requirements
Asian Studies Major and Minor Requirements
Note:
To graduate with a BA degree in Asian Studies, students must complete a minimum of 30-31 credits approved by the Asian Studies program director. The program must include a minimum of 18 credits selected from the Core Courses, 9 credits from the General Electives, and 3-4 credits of one upper-division grammar course from the language of your choice. Course selections may need consultation with the Asian Studies program advisor. Minimum Departmental Requirements
Total Credits:
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Asian Studies Major |
30-31 |
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Asian Studies Minor |
20 |
| Grade Point Average to Declare Minor |
2.5 Career GPA |
| Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major or Minor |
2.5 GPA within Major/Minor Classes |
| A minimum of 50 percent of major credits must be earned at USU |
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Note:
Courses for Asian Studies Majors and Minors require a minimum of C- or better.
Courses for Asian Studies Majors and Minors may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. Requirements for Asian Studies Major (30-31 credits)
Core Courses
(required minimum of 18 credits) General Electives
(required minimum of 9 credits): Languages
(required minimum of 3-4 credits):
Students must have completed the equivalent of one of the 3010/3020 third year language courses from an Asian language (including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Korean). (See the department for questions regarding other languages.) The following are languages courses that will help fulfill that requirement. Minimum University Requirements
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