China Studies Certificate

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The China Studies Certificate is a 15-credit program that allows students to pursue studies that focus on one or more disciplinary areas focused on China. Students who wish to pursue graduate-level studies and/or a career in a China-related field may want to add this credential to their main academic preparation. Others who have an interest in Chinese society and culture can also benefit from this certificate.

Core Courses: Primarily China-Focused Courses: 12-15

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ANTH 272 - Culture Area: China Credits: 3
ANTH 333 - The Archaeology of Early China Credits: 3
ARHI 425 - Arts of China Credits: 3
CHIN - Chinese Language Courses Credits: 4 (5)
HIST 332 - History of Early China Credits: 3
HIST 433 - China 1300-1800: The Late Imperial Age Credits: 3
HIST 434 - Modern China 1800-present Credits: 3

Electives: East Asia-Focused Courses: 0-3

GEOG 256 - Geography of East and Southeast Asia Credits: 3
HIST 106 - Samurai and Gongfu Heroes: Masculinity in East Asia Credits: 3
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ASIA 106 - Samurai and Gongfu Heroes: Masculinity in East Asia Credits: 3
HIST 206 - The History of East Asia Credits: 3
PLSC 383 - Political Systems: Asia Credits: 3
RLST 311 - Eastern Philosophy Credits: 3
RLST 370 - Religions: China and Japan Credits: 3
RLST 374 - Buddhism Credits: 3

Total Certificate Requirements: 15

(1) Courses need to be in at least two different prefixes.

(2) The subject matter varies in rotating topic courses (e.g., HIST 497 , RLST 485 etc.); and special topics courses (i.e. classes numbered 281 and 481). When concerned with Asian Studies, these courses may be applied to either the China-focused or East Asia-focused categories with the approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator.

(3) Three credits of an appropriate internship can count towards the certificate with the approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator.

(4) No more than 6 transfer credits may be counted towards the certificate.

(5) No more than 3cr from an appropriate language class may be counted toward the certificate.