The Minor in Asian American Studies consists of 6 course units. As an interdisciplinary Minor in the School of Arts and Sciences, the ASAM program of studies introduces students to the methods and concerns of a wide spectrum of disciplines: anthropology and ethnography, economics, folklore, history and art history, law, linguistics and communications, literature, sociology and demography, political science, and urban studies, as well as to creative and expository writing.
An ASAM Minor is recommended for all students who are preparing for careers in education from pre-school to graduate level, law, business, social work, the health professions including public health, journalism, urban planning, politics, work with non-profit organizations, and creative writing and art.
ASAM courses can be used to fulfill Distributions Requirements within your school and most fulfill the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. requirement. Discuss your plans with the ASAM Program Director orAssociate Director who will assist you in putting together a course sequence most suitable to your interests and career goals.