Asian Studies Minor

General Requirements

The Asian Studies minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours of course work, at least 9 of which must be upper-division (3000+ level). All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

No more than 10 hours from any individual department may be counted toward the minor.

The Excel Languages Center (LC) provides assessments and placement exams that may be taken by UCCS students seeking to demonstrate language proficiency. Contact the LC for more information.

Asian Studies Topic Areas (9 credit hours)

Complete one course from each of the three topic areas listed below.

History and Geography of Asia

Philosophies and Religions of Asia

Asian Culture and Language in Modernity

Asian Studies Electives (9 credit hours)

Complete 9 additional credit hours of UNUSED courses from the lists above to meet total and upper-division requirements.

Portfolio

Submit a portfolio of papers or projects from relevant coursework to the program director, as well as a reflection statement elaborating on how the coursework has provided a broader understanding of Asian history, geography, and culture.