The minor in Asian Studies is an academic program open to all students in the university. The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and includes Asian Studies courses in the humanities and the social sciences, as well as a capstone project. The minor is a valuable complement to the academic portfolio of any student majoring in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, who wishes to add an international dimension to their intellectual profile.
This program was closed for new enrollments effective November 8, 2024 and inactivated on January 2, 2025. Students enrolled on November 8, 2024 will be allowed to complete the program contingent upon proper processes and approvals.
Course List | Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| 1 | 6 |
| Studies in American Literature | |
| The Vietnam War/The American War | |
| World War II in Asia and the Pacific | |
| Modern East Asia | |
| Twentieth Century Japan | |
| Seminar in History | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| Asian Religions | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| 1 | 6 |
| Intercultural Communication | |
| Global Media | |
| Communication and Contemporary Issues | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| Asian Governments and Politics | |
| Gender in Asia | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 |
Students must earn a C or better in all minor coursework.
Up to six hours of upper division Asian language courses (300 level or higher) may count toward the minor. If six hours of language courses are used for the minor, the required hours in Asian Studies humanities and social sciences courses will be reduced from 12 hours to 9 hours, and the Asian language courses will be credited as electives.
Students must complete a minimum of six hours of Asian Studies courses toward the minor at the 300 or 400 level in residence at Texas A&M University.
Please see the departmental advisors for electives and curricular offerings.
