Global Asia Studies, BA
At a Glance: program details
- Location: Tempe campus
- Additional Program Fee: No
- Second Language Requirement: No
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Math Intensity:
General
- Initial Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
Required Courses (Major Map)
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2024. The previous name was Asia Studies.
Program Description
The BA program in global Asia studies offers students an in-depth and comprehensive study of Asia --- China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, India and other countries --- through a number of different disciplines combined into a coherent plan of academic study. The program provides students with a variety of intellectual tools that enable them to address languages, religions and cultures, artistic traditions, political and social issues, and global networks of Asia as well as diasporic experiences of Asians, and to apply that knowledge in many academic and professional settings.
Admission Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman Transfer International Readmission
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.
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Career Outlook
People knowledgeable about Asia are required in virtually every arena in which the U.S. interacts with the rest of the world, including:
- communication and journalism
- environmental studies
- government services and diplomacy
- higher education
- international business
- natural resource management
- popular art and culture
- supply chain management
- translation and editing
- transportation and tourism
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Growth: 3.9%
- Median Salary*: 80910
Financial Managers
- Growth: 16%
- Median Salary*: 139790
Historians
- Growth: 3.1%
- Median Salary*: 64540
Intelligence Analysts
- Growth: 1.5%
- Median Salary*: 86280
Lawyers
- Growth: 7.5%
- Median Salary*: 135740
Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other
- Growth: %
- Median Salary*: 0
Museum Technicians and Conservators
- Growth: 9.9%
- Median Salary*: 47270
News Analysts, Reporters and Journalists
- Growth: -3.3%
- Median Salary*: 55960
Legislators
- Growth: 3.4%
- Median Salary*: 48090
Interpreters and Translators
- Growth: 4.3%
- Median Salary*: 53640
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Global Opportunities
Global Experience
Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultures they are studying through study abroad programs available throughout Asia. Students can deepen their understanding of Asian history and culture, and the heightened cultural competency, critical thinking and communication skills they acquire will enhance their resumes.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends these study abroad programs for students majoring in global Asia studies.
Program Contact Information
If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.
- SHPRSadvising@asu.edu
- 480/965-8364