MA Global Asias at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Global Asias provides interdisciplinary training in Asian diaspora and cultural studies, multilingualism and intercultural communication, literary and translation studies and intellectual history. It offers a Foundations Track and a Korean Humanism Track, experiential learning and professional development, and accelerated BA/MA and BA-Teacher Education/MA pathways.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Asian and Asian American Studies | Duration: 30 credits (24 coursework + 6 thesis/project) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Foundations Track: a pro-seminar in Asian and Asian American Studies, one course in each of five categories (Language and Cross-Cultural Communication; Religions and Philosophies of Asia; Culture and Heritage; Politics and Society; Asian American and Diaspora Studies), two electives and a 6-credit thesis or project. Korean Humanism Track: a research methods pro-seminar, four core courses (Reading Classical Texts in Korean Humanism I and II, Korean Humanism in Modern History, Korean Humanists), three electives and a thesis.

Career pathways

Teaching of Asian languages, global business, government, nonprofit organizations, education, communication, or further study in Asian and Asian American languages and cultures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field and basic proficiency (two years of formal study or equivalent) in at least one Asian language, shown by 12 credits of college coursework or an individualized plan (challenge exam, approved exam, post-admission coursework that does not count towards the degree, study abroad or special reading courses). Undergraduate transcript; statement of purpose (500-1000 words); three letters of recommendation; TOEFL scores for international applicants from non-English-speaking countries. Accelerated BA/MA applicants need an Asian and Asian American Studies major, at least U2 standing and a 3.0 GPA.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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