ASIAN STUDIES
College: Social Sciences
Degree: B. A.
Limited Access: NO
Contact: Dr. Lee Metcalf; Ms. Patty Lollis
Address: 211 Bellamy Building, FSU
              Tallahassee, FL 32306-2161
Phone: (850) 644-4418
E-Mail: lmetcalf@fsu.edu, plollis@fsu.edu

Description of Major
The undergraduate program in Asian Studies is designated for: (1) general liberal arts students who wish to learn more about the peoples and civilizations of this vital area; (2) students who wish to pursue graduate work in this field; and (3) students who seek employment in or relating to Asia. Instead of specializing in one academic discipline, Asian Studies majors become acquainted with different disciplines and apply them directly to one area. As this program is interdivisional in nature, students take courses in history, humanities, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, art, geography, religion, philosophy and languages. An Asian Studies major with a minor in Business has been developed. It is designed to provide undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge in Asian Studies and receive a degree with a business emphasis.

Prerequisite Coursework:
There is no prerequisite coursework for the major, but students are encouraged to take lower level introductory courses in some of the related disciplines. Such courses serve as background for the major and may meet prerequisites for more advanced courses in the major. Students are encouraged to begin study in a relevant area language and to take any culture and history courses that relate to Asia.

Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies
Students must complete at least 52 hours of credit with a minimum FSU GPA of 2.0 and most of the Liberal Studies requirements met, including freshman English composition and mathematics, or an A.A. Degree.

Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system.  Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.  Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.  You may view the map for this major at
www.academic-guide.fsu.edu

Students majoring in the program are to construct their study program around four components, in consultation with an advisor. The components are:
1) Major and minor track requirement (18 hours)
Students select either the Social Science track or the Arts and Humanities track as the major focus of their coursework. The student is to take a minimum of 12 hours from among those area specific courses listed for their major track, and a minimum of 6 hours from area specific courses listed for the minor track.
2) A history requirement (6 hours)
Students are required to take a minimum of six hours of work in Asian Studies history courses approved by the advisor.
3) A concepts and theories tool requirement (6 hours)
In consultation with the program director, students are to select a minimum of six (6) hours from those courses listed for comparative concepts and theories for their major track. These should be narrowly focused on that one or possibly two academic disciplines most relevant to the student’s primary Asia-related interests and career goals.
4) Approved Asian Studies electives (6 hours)
Students select 6 hours of Asian Studies electives in consultation with the program director.

A Language Requirement: 12 hours
In addition to the 36 hour in the major, twelve hours of coursework, or proficiency equivalent, is required in a relevant area language (Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, or some other Asian language). Students will be encouraged to bring their chosen language up to an effective level of proficiency in both reading and speaking by either taking additional coursework on the FSU campus or by participating in a semester or summer abroad program in their relevant cultural area as such programs become available. To encourage the achievement of language proficiency, language coursework hours taken beyond the 12 hour foreign language requirement may be counted towards the required 36 hours for the major.

Asian Studies Major with a Minor in Business:
This degree program combines the regular Asian Studies major with a planned series of economics and business courses. The requirements include 12 hours in an approved language (Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic), 21 hours in Asian Studies coursework, and fifteen hours in multinational business courses. The Asian Studies coursework is to be divided among the area-specific social science track courses (12 hours minimum) and Asian history (six hour minimum). For business coursework, the student will select between an international marketing track or an international finance track. Prerequisites for both tracks are ECO 2013 and ECO 2023, which may be included as part of the Liberal Studies requirements. In addition, students selecting the international finance track must complete ACG 2021 as a prerequisite.

Computer Skills Competency:  3 hours.  CGS 2060 (3), CGS 2064(3), or CGS 2100 (3).

Oral Communication Competency:  0-3 hours
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly.  This requirement may be met through appropriate high school speech training or with an approved college-level course.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hrs. Required 120
Liberal Studies *36
Asian Studies Major Coursework 36
Minor Coursework 0
Foreign Language 12
Computer Skills 3
Oral Communication Competency 0-3
Electives to bring total hours to 120
*Students selecting the Asian Studies with a minor in business option should choose ECO 2013 and
2023 as part of their Liberal Studies/general education program.

Remarks:
1. 60 hours must be earned at a senior institution.
2. The final 30 hours must be in residence at FSU.
3. A minimum of 40 hours must be earned at the 3000/4000 (junior/senior) level.

Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Sinologist, Foreign Service Officer, Teacher.

Representative Employers: U. S. Government (including the State Department, Defense Department), Defense Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, International Communications Agency), State Government, Multinational Corporations. Educational Institutions, Non-profit Organizations.