Students may obtain a minor in Japanese Studies by completing at least 15 credits of Japanese courses. At least nine of these hours must be completed on campus. At least nine of these credit hours must be earned in Japanese language courses beyond the elementary level. The remaining six hours can be earned in non-language Japanese culture courses, or courses from other departments that relate to Japan.
A minor consists of at least 15 credits, including at least 6 credits numbered 2000 or above, 9 of the required credits must be taken in MU course work. This requirement can be reduced from 9 to 6 at the discretion of an individual department. Students must meet the minimum GPA requirements for a minor, which in no case can be lower than 2.0. In addition, a student cannot receive a grade lower than a C- in any course applied towards a minor in the College. For more information, please see Requirements for Optional Minor.
Students select 15 credits from at least two departments and from two different areas of cultural emphasis (Korean, Chinese, or Japanese). At least 6 credits must be at the 2000 level or above. The elementary levels of language may not be used to meet any of these hour requirements for the minor. Intermediate level language courses in Korean, Chinese and Japanese (at the 2000 level and higher) may be used to meet these requirements. The Office of Office of Multidiscplinary Degrees, 114 Switzler Hall, provides student advisement.
International Studies Major with East Asian Studies Emphasis
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is an individually designed major with a strong multicultural and global focus. Students in the major have the opportunity to design a major that reflects their own interests and goals. The increased level of flexibility requires a higher level of commitment than is typical of traditional majors because students MUST do the work of building their own degree. International Studies majors acquire analytical skills and knowledge that will enable them to understand and meaningfully engage with a quickly evolving global community. The program prepares students for graduate study and careers in academia, teaching, law, business, public policy, humanitarian aid, non-profit organizations, government, and diplomacy. Students in the program will study advanced second language and participate in a study abroad experience to fulfill degree requirements.