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Asian Studies Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Programme overview

The Asian Studies Certificate gives students an in-depth grasp of an Asian region, theme or the relationship between Asian regions, integrating language study with knowledge of history, culture, development and politics.

Faculty: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences / University Center for International Studies  |  Department: Asian Studies Center  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Two years (four semesters) of an Asian language (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, Turkish, Persian or Vietnamese offered); five Asian studies courses with a C or better, in at least two departments outside the major and one in the major department; and a digital portfolio. Study abroad encouraged.

Career pathways

Work abroad in Asia, international business, NGOs, communities with large Asian diaspora, and graduate study.

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Entry requirements

Formal admission is permitted at any point in the undergraduate career; no special requirements. Heritage and native speakers must demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency and may be exempt from the language requirement.

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