Asian Studies, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1210
o Chinese or Japanese 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 60
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Plan your courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for additional guidance.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHIN/JPAN 1150 Language I (5) | CHIN/JPAN 1250 Language II* (5) | CHIN/JPAN 1350 Language III* (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | HIST 1210 Constructing Past and Present II (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHIN/JPAN 2150 Language IV* (5) | CHIN/JPAN 2250 Language V* (5) | CHIN/JPAN 2350 Language VI* (5) |
| Course 2 | AIST 2000 Intro to Asian Studies (5) |
UCOR Module II (5) | AIST Elective Area II (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | AIST Elective Area II (5) | AIST Elective Area III (5) | AIST Elective Area III (5) |
| Course 2 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | AIST Elective Area III (5) | AIST 4900 Senior Capstone in Asian Studies (5) |
AIST Elective Area III (5) |
| Course 2 | AIST Elective Area III (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I,
II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by
Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- No more than 15 credits from this major may count toward any minor.
- 10 credits of Modern Themes of Asian Studies electives in Area II, options include: AIST 3250/ANTH 3320, AIST/PLSC 4650, ECON 3750, PSYC 4830, and select special topics approved by the department.
- 30 credits of department-approved electives in Area III from at least three disciplines, including AIST 4900 and approved courses such as AIST 4800, ANTH 3510, ENGL 3720, HIST 3810, PHIL 3410, PLSC 3340, THRS 3313, and select special topics. A maximum of 10 credits may be chosen from select major electives including courses in CISS, ECON, PHIL, and PLSC.
- Cross-listed courses with University Core may not double-count with Core requirements.