专业介绍

The Asian Studies Major consists of 6 preparation courses, the language requirement, and 12 Upper Division classes. Students in the major have options to study abroad, participate in research, and complete internships associated with their major. Some students choose to double-major with other programs on campus, and several choose to add a minor.

Asian Studies Major Requirements Worksheet

Quick Facts:

  • Required to take International & Area Studies 1 (offered typically in Fall Quarter or Summer), MUST receive a “C” or better
  • Language requirement (for details click here
  • Required to take International & Area Studies 191 (Senior Seminar)
  • Study Abroad courses may apply towards major credit, consult with one of our counselors
  • Departmental Honors program is open to eligible students during their last year

How to Declare the Major:

Students can declare the major after completing I A STD 1 (“C” or better) with an overall 2.0 UCLA GPA. The intermediate level of a foreign language (2-year, Level 6 at UCLA) is required to complete the degree requirement.* For more information click here.


*Completion of the elementary year of the foreign language is acceptable when applying for the major. Completion of the intermediate year of the foreign language is part of the preparation requirements, but can be done after being accepted to the major. The minimum prep GPA of 2.00 will still need to be met with the inclusion of this course.