Asian Studies Certificate

Required (3 crs.)

• INT 200 - Introduction to International Studies Concepts and Methods Credits: 3
• Or an approved substitute

• Majors, minors, and students adding a Certificate in a second world area must consult with the Director of International Studies to choose an appropriate substitute course and complete an Exception Form.

Electives (9 crs.)

The remaining three courses must concentrate on one world area (Africa & Middle East, Asia, Europe, or Latin America). Two of the elective courses must be at the 300-level or higher. No courses may be double-counted between a Certificate and the International Studies major or minor, or a second Certificate in another world area. A complete list of approved courses is available on the International Studies website www.ship.edu/ism. Study abroad and advanced language study are strongly encouraged and may satisfy elective credit.

* = Requires an appropriate topic and an Exception Form signed by the Director of International Studies for approval.

• *  ENG 385 - Studies in Postcolonial Literature Credits: 3
• GEO 313 - Geography of South and Southeast Asia Credits: 3
• GEO 317 - Geography of East Asia Credits: 3
• *  GEO 450 - Geography-Geology Field Studies Credits: 1-3
• HCS 315 - Asian-American Communication Credits: 3
• HIS 350 - History of Modern Japan Credits: 3
• HIS 353 - Modern Southeast Asia Credits: 3
• HIS 354 - Traditional China Credits: 3
• HIS 355 - History of Modern China Credits: 3
• HIS 454 - China and the Outside World Credits: 3
• INT 284 - Selected Topics International Studies Asian Studies Credits: 3-6
• INT 384 - Selected Topics in International Studies Asian Studies Credits: 3-6
• INT 394 - International Studies Internship - Asian Studies Credits: 3-6
• PHL 336 - Concepts in Buddhism Credits: 3