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Use the four-year academic pathways for each UMBC major/program listed below as a resource for major exploration and development of an individualized degree plan.

Please note that these academic pathways are sample pathways. Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, will create an individualized degree plan, reflecting their academic preparation, interests and goals. Students are strongly encouraged to develop an individualized degree plan by no later than 45 credits earned and to update the plan regularly, in consultation with an academic advisor.

For complete information on degree requirements, reference the Undergraduate Course Catalog (catalog.umbc.edu).

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Asian Studies - B.A.

Degree Requirements
Total Academic Credits:
117 - 120
Major Credits:
42-43
Min. Upper-Level Credits:
45
Min. Cumulative GPA:
2.0
§ indicates Benchmark requirements
‡ indicates Gateway courses
Curriculum Notes
  • This sample plan assumed no AP/IB/CLEP or transfer credit and foreign language proficiency up to the 201 level
  • All students must complete a credit-bearing English and Mathematics course in the first year of study
  • Students should note that some language levels are only offered in certain semesters and therefore, should plan accordingly.
Year One
Fall Semester Credits
ASIA 100 Introduction to Asian Studies § 3
ENGL GEP 3
MATH GEP 3-4
SS GEP 3
Elective 4
Total 16 - 17
Spring Semester Credits
HIST 103 East Asian Civilization or PHIL 230 Introduction to East Asian Philosophy (C GEP) § 3
S w/ lab GEP 3
AH GEP 3
Elective 3
Elective 4
Total 16
Year Two
Fall Semester Credits
ASIA Discipline #1 Elective § 3
ASIA Discipline #2 Elective 3
JPNS/KORE/CHIN 201 4
SS GEP 3
AH GEP 3
Total 16
Spring Semester Credits
ASIA Discipline #3 Elective § 3
JPNS/KORE/CHIN 202 3
AH GEP 3
C GEP 3
S non-lab GEP 3
Total 15
Year Three
Fall Semester Credits
ASIA Upper-Level Elective 3
JPNS/KORE/CHIN 301 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Total 12
Spring Semester Credits
JPNS/KORE/CHIN 302 3
ASIA Upper-Level Elective 3
SS GEP 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Total 15
Year Four
Fall Semester Credits
Writing Intensive Course 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
2nd Asian Language or Elective 3-4
Total 12 - 13
Spring Semester Credits
ASIA Upper-Level Elective 3
2nd Asian Language or Elective 3-4
Upper-Level Elective 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Total 15 - 16
Advising Coordinator:
Dr. Fan Yang fanyang@umbc.edu Fine Arts Building, Room 549 South