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Graduate Certificate in South Asian Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in South Asian Studies is a 15-credit programme from the Center for South Asian Studies for U-M graduate students in LSA departments and professional schools. It provides interdisciplinary grounding in South Asia for students whose academic and career paths require area-focused knowledge.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts  |  Department: Center for South Asian Studies  |  Duration: 15 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

At least 15 graduate credit hours in approved courses distributed across at least two disciplines (such as art, anthropology, history, literature, music, political science, religion or sociology), including the proseminar SAS 501 (3 credits, typically fall). At least first-year proficiency in a South Asian language is required (two terms at U-M), by coursework or placement exam; up to four credits of advanced language courses count toward the 15.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet with an academic services coordinator before applying electronically and must have completed at least one term in their current U-M graduate or professional programme.

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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