MA Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The MA in Asian Studies program is a terminal degree that provides students from a wide range of backgrounds with language proficiency in one Asian or Middle Eastern language, and the relevant knowledge of histories, literatures, and cultures to pursue a wide range of careers, including government; nonprofit institutions and social work; law, journalism, and business; K-12 and community college education; library and archival work; and translation and interpretation.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits; Plan C 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Course, Language Courses, Electives, Thesis Credits, Plan C Courses. Plan A language requirement: Students must fulfill language requirement by completing or demonstrating linguistic proficiency comparable to ARAB 5102, CHN 4008, HNDI 4006, URDU 4006, JPN 4006, or KOR 4006.

Career pathways

The MA in Asian Studies program is a terminal degree that provides students from a wide range of backgrounds with language proficiency in one Asian or Middle Eastern language, and the relevant knowledge of histories, literatures, and cultures to pursue a wide range of careers, including government; nonprofit institutions and social work; law, journalism, and business; K-12 and community college education; library and archival work; and translatio

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