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Asian and Middle Eastern Studies MA

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College of Liberal Arts (TCLA)304 - Master of Arts

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Admission details

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Learning outcomes

Minimum GPA to receive degree

3.300
Completion requirements
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 7977691
Completion requirement

Select up to 9 credits for Plan A and B and 12 credits for Plan C as needed in consultation with the advisor. 

Plan A students who need coursework to meet language requirements must take ARAB 5102, CHN 4008, HNDI 4006, URDU 4006, JPN 4006, or KOR 4006. 

Plan B students who need coursework to meet language requirements must take ARAB 4122, CHN 4004, CHN 4006, HNDI 4004, URDU 4004, JPN 4004, or KOR 4004.

Plan C students should take language coursework in consultation with their advisor.

Complete course(s) and earn up to 12 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8023561
  • 8015441
  • 8023121
  • 8015451
  • 8167681
  • 0055301
  • 0055311
  • 7939451
  • 7939581
  • 7939461
  • 7939591
  • 7961731
  • 7961741
  • 7987431
  • 7987441
  • 8008421
  • 8008431
  • 7939471
  • 7939611
  • 7939481
  • 7939621
  • 8178931
  • 8181401
  • 8180061
  • 7938851
  • 7938861
  • 7938871
  • 7938881
  • 7987461
  • 7987471
  • 0111181
  • 0111191
  • 7941711
  • 7941721
  • 7941731
  • 7941741
  • 7987541
  • 7987551
  • 8020521
  • 8020561
  • 7979391
  • 7979401
  • 8021161
  • 8021171
  • 8185191
  • 8185201
  • 8182261
Completion requirement

Students select appropriate courses in consultation with the advisor, to complete the minimum number of course credits required for the Plan A, Plan B or Plan C degree.

Complete course(s) and earn up to 27 credits from the following:

  • 5xxx

  • 8xxx

Completion requirement
Complete course(s) and earn exactly 10 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8183011
Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Students should complete two semesters (6 credits) teaching practicum in their language concentration.

Earn at least 6 credits from the following:

  • ARAB 5xxx

  • CHN 5xxx

  • HMNG 5xxx

  • HNDI 5xxx

  • JPN 5xxx

  • KOR 5xxx

  • URDU 5xxx

AND

Students complete one course.

Earn at least 2 credits from the following:
  • 0047001
  • 0052201
  • 0170261
  • 8188971
  • 8257071
AND

Students must take one course in Language and Culture chosen in consultation with their advisor

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

  • AMES 5xxx

AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 8265671
Completion requirements
Completion requirements
The integrated BA/MA is available to eligible University undergraduates pursuing the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies BA degree. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.30 and be within 30 credits of completing the BA to be eligible, with preference given to those with a demonstrated high proficiency in their language of concentration. Applications to the BA/MA are submitted spring semester of the junior year, and admission is contingent on a formal admissions process.

Students admitted to the BA/MA must maintain timely degree progress to ensure completion of the BA no later than the end of their fourth (senior) year. Up to 10 graduate-level credits (5xxx courses) completed in the fourth (senior) year can be applied to the MA degree, with the remaining MA degree requirements completed during the fifth year of study. No credits can be double counted to meet both BA and MA credit requirements.
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