Asian American and Asian Studies (CERT)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Asian American and Asian Studies Certificate of Achievement is an interdisciplinary certificate that supports understanding and analysis of Asian American and Asian history, cultures, languages, and literature. Students will have the opportunity to explore questions of race, ethnicity, and identity as well as engage with issues of global politics, geography, and business. Students will compare and contrast experiences in the United States and Asia, preparing students for a variety of careers requiring knowledge of globalization, international relations, Asian history and heritage, and Ethnic Studies. This certificate prepares students to major or minor in disciplines related to Asian and Asian American Studies at a CSU or UC. Students should complete the required core (3 units), two courses in Asian American and Global Studies (6 units), and three courses in Asian Studies (9-15 units). Total Units: 18-24.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of Asian American and Asian histories and cultures.
- Analyze and critique issues of race, ethnicity, and identity related to Asian American and Asian heritage, histories, and experiences.
- Articulate key historical events and cultural contributions related to Asian American and Asian histories.
- Recognize connections and distinctions between Asian American and Asian cultures.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core (3 units): | ||
| ASAM 100 | Introduction to Asian American Studies: Not Your Model Minority | 3.0 |
| Asian American and Global Studies (Select two course - 6 units) | 6.0 | |
| Expanding America: Asian American History and Experience in the U.S. (3) | ||
| Asian American Literature (3) | ||
| World Civilization from 1500 to Present (3) | ||
| World Religions (3) | ||
| World Regional Geography (3) | ||
| International Relations (3) | ||
| International Business (3) | ||
| Managing Cultural Diversity (3) | ||
| Asian Studies (Select three courses - 9-15 units) | 9.0-15.0 | |
| Asian Art History (3) | ||
| Survey of the History of Asia (3) | ||
| Selected Problems in Contemporary Asian History (3) | ||
| Elementary Chinese I (5) | ||
| Elementary Chinese II (5) | ||
| Introduction to Business Chinese (3) | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I (5) | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II (5) | ||
| Chinese Culture and Society (3) | ||
| Elementary Japanese (5) | ||
| Elementary Japanese (5) | ||
| Intermediate Japanese (5) | ||
| Intermediate Japanese (4) | ||
| Black Characters in Japanese Anime and Manga (3) | ||
| Elementary Korean I (5) | ||
| Elementary Korean II (5) | ||
| Total Units | 18-24 | |