Asian Studies, B.A.
Director, Dr. Xurong Kong
T 117, (908) 737-0250
An Asian Studies degree program provides for the concentrated study of Asian languages, Asian cultures, and Asian societies. Course work provides for the rigorous study of Asia that is essential for future K-12 teachers, future business leaders, and future professionals in multiple arenas including education, politics, art, and diplomacy.
For more information about College of HSS programs, please see: http://www.kean.edu/academics/college-liberal-arts
For minor programs, see Asian Studies minor and Chinese Studies minor.
General Education 46-48
Foundation Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: A minimum grade of C is required.
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements
Humanities 9
ENG 2403: G.E. required course
Choose two from different areas:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Sciences 9
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: G.E. required course
Choose two from different areas:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 10-11
| CPS 1032 | MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| Lab Science (select two courses): Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Meteorology, Earth Science, Astronomy | 4 |
| Additional Science course: ID or one different science course from above | 3-4 |
Health and Physical Education 2-3
| ID 1225 | CRITICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CRITICAL ISSUES AND VALUES/CONTEMP HLTH | 3 |
| OR | |
| ID 1010 | LEISURE & RECREATION IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY | 3 |
| OR | |
PED
| Two ONE-Credit Physical Education courses | 2 |
GE And Major Capstone: 3
All Major courses and capstone require a grade of B- or better. Maximum of two C’s in major.
Academic Major 42 SH credits
All Major courses and capstone require a grade of B- or better. Maximum of two C’s in major.
Required: Foundation Core 12
Required: Major Courses 18
(Choose 6 from following)
Major Electives 12 S.H.
All Major courses and capstone require a grade of B- or better. Maximum of two C’s in major.
| AS 4999 | ASIAN STUDIES;INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 |
Choose 9 credits from the list of approved courses for Asian Studies Program
Free Electives: 30-32 S.H.
(At least 50% must be at the 3000/4000 level)
Total Credit Hours: 120