In today?s global economy, the competitive advantage favors those who have foreign language skills and knowledge of international cultures in addition to their own. The breadth and depth of our Global Asia Studies program will equip you with both, helping you to develop your skills as a bilingual specialist and expert in comparative Asian cultures.

This major is a 36-credit double-track multidisciplinary program. You will follow either an Asian languages and cultures track or a Comparative Asian studies track. The program advances a cross-cultural understanding of Asia and the world and prepares professionals for graduate school, for careers in government and international organizations, or for employment in a globalized economy.