Enhance Your Degree

The certificate program draws from a range of courses with an East Asian focus offered in art, business, film, geography, history, journalism, linguistics, political science and sociology. The interdisciplinary nature of the program is designed to provide you with a broad understanding of East Asia centered on language, society and culture.

China, Japan, and Korea comprise a vital region that stands at the forefront of dynamic changes in global politics and the world economy. As American businesses expand to East Asian nations, and East Asian-based businesses expand to the United States, many employers see graduates with a solid background in East Asia as desirable prospective employees. This certificate enhances your degree, leading to exciting career opportunities or graduate programs.

The Undergraduate Certificate in East Asian Studies

The East Asian certificate program is comparable to a minor, in that it requires about the same number of credit hours to earn the certificate as it does to graduate with a minor. However, the certificate offers the advantage of being interdisciplinary, allowing you to study East Asia from a variety of perspectives.