Asian American Studies

Become the next generation of community and business leaders

We offer students a robust skills-based education that leads to multiple careers.

A Major or Minor in Asian American Studies

Master multiple disciplines and methods: Take courses focused on film, history, politics, literature, and sociology.

Flexible: Design your  upper-division coursework on topics you are passionate about, such as documentary film, food pathways, oral history, and community engagement.

Community-Engaged Field Work: Our courses take students directly into the field so that they can engage with local communities to solve pressing issues. 

Participation in the College’s Career Readiness Programs

Internships integral to success: Our program provides the skills and opportunities for you to complete an internship. You can test out career paths and gain work-ready skills employers are seeking.

Learn how to achieve your career: Whether you want to enter public service or law or counseling, our curriculum teaches you how to explore careers and provides you the tools required to secure your desired long-term career goal. 

Workforce ready course projects: You’ll develop a portfolio of skills and class projects that employers want to hear about in interviews for a variety of career fields.