Asian Studies Minor

Asian Studies Academic Minor

ACADEMIC MINOR PROGRAM (15 credits)

PREREQUISITES  None. 

  • At least three courses in Asian Studies (ASIAN) offered through the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures within one regional area: China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. 
  • Two courses must be elected at the 300-level or above. Students may not use 100-level classes towards the minor plan.
  • An Asian Studies minor plan may also be organized around disciplines or lines of inquiry not necessarily defined by a region (e.g. Asian literature, film, religion, etc.).

All courses must be approved by an ALC academic advisor. 

Twelve of the credits must be elected at UM-Ann Arbor or at an overseas program associated with the university. 

No language courses can be counted towards this program. 


Asian Studies Minor Check-list (PDF)