SS 100
Core FacultyAssociate Professors: Leong, Li, Nakagawa Assistant Director and Advisor: Kuo Women and Gender Studies
Associate Professor: Leong
Asian Pacific American Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that addresses the historical and contemporary experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, what they have contributed to our society, and the complexity of racial formations in the U.S. The program is designed to help students of all ethnicities 1. to think critically, develop clear written arguments, and present their perspectives effectively; 2. to learn about Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences and communities in Arizona, nationally, and within a larger global context; and 3. to prepare students to participate in an increasingly diverse and global U.S. society. The certificate program provides students with opportunities to think critically about interethnic cooperation and conflict in the formation of social institutions and communities. The program also encourages students to learn about local Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and organizations through research, courses, and community internships. CERTIFICATE IN ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STUDIES Course RequirementsThe certificate program requires 18 semester hours. Twelve core hours must be fulfilled by the following courses: APA 200 Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies HU/SB, C (3) APA 360 Asian Pacific American Experience HU/SB, C (3) APA 450 Asian Pacific American Contemporary Issues SB, C (3)
APA 484 Internship (3) The remaining six semester hours must be filled by courses from an approved list, including any additional courses with an APA prefix, as well as COM 263 and MCO 460. Students must apply for the certificate program through the Asian Pacific American Studies Program office. For more information, call the program director at 480/965-9711. A concentration in Asian Pacific American studies is available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core, students in the BIS program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies.. Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses. Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.
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