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This program requires a total of 120 credits.
To align with the 9-credit upper-level requirement listed above, we recommend you choose from one of the following groups of classes below to align with your career interests:
Not ready to get started on a bachelor’s degree? You can pair a 15-credit minor in East Asian Studies with another major at UMGC.
Build a valuable base of knowledge and develop practical skills in the online East Asian Studies bachelor’s degree program. This program is designed to help graduates build skills in critical thinking, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, and understanding cultural diversity and global perspectives.
Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
This program is designed to help prepare you for careers that require a broad understanding of East Asian history and culture in areas such as translation, teaching, journalism, analysis, and nonprofit field work. Potential job titles include market research analyst, marketing specialist, interpreter/translator, museum technician/conservator, anthropologist, archeologist, world language teacher, linguist, and non-governmental organization staff member.
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
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An online bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies is a college degree that students can earn online that can help them hone their communication skills and cultural knowledge. In the online bachelor's program in East Asian studies at UMGC, you’ll examine East Asia's rich past and continuing contributions to the world. Our 120-credit program provides an overview of the history, economics, politics, culture, and languages of the region. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, combines theories with practical skills that will be valuable if you live or work in East Asia, know East Asian languages, or regularly interact or work with people from East Asian countries.
Throughout the curriculum, you'll have the opportunity to take focused coursework in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language, literature, and culture.
UMGC's online bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies is a 120-credit program with courses offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for the online bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies from UMGC are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military service members and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make online bachelor's degrees even more affordable.
You do not need any background or experience to apply for and graduate with an online bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any prior certifications to enroll in or complete this program.
