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Undergraduate Specialization - Specialization in Asian Pacific American Studies

Program	Specialization in Asian Pacific American Studies
Program Code	7601 Asian Pacific American Studies
Program Level	Undergraduate
Award Type	Specialization Undergraduate
Start Term	FS04
College	College of Social Science Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs: College of Social Science Undergraduate Programs Specializations Admission as a Junior to the College of Social Science Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science Julian Samora Research Institute Institute of Public Utilities

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College of Social Science
Undergraduate Programs
Specialization in Asian Pacific American Studies

The Specialization in Asian Pacific American Studies, which is administered by the College of Social Science, is available as an elective to students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University. Although the specialization complements a number of major fields, students who plan graduate study related to the social sciences, ethnic studies, literature, media studies, or history may find this specialization appealing. Students interested in pursuing professional training in business administration and management, city and regional planning, counseling, education, law, library and information science, public health, and social welfare may also be interested.

The specialization is designed to focus on social and cultural history and contemporary issues relating to Asian Pacific Americans, a diverse group who come from varying class, ethnic, religious, and national backgrounds. The specialization incorporates an interdisciplinary approach to issues and populations in the United States and includes exposure to current research, case studies, and contact with local communities.

Students who are interested in this specialization must contact the coordinator for the Specialization in Asian Pacific American Studies. The student’s program of study for the specialization must be approved in advance and in writing by the coordinator for Asian Pacific American Studies. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the specialization may also be used to satisfy the requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Certain courses in the specialization may require approval of the department or college that administers the course, and enrollment in a specific section as approved by the coordinator of the specialization. Some requirements may be fulfilled by other courses, if approved in advance by the coordinator of Asian Pacific American Studies. A list of approved courses is available from the coordinator.

Requirements for the Specialization in Asian Pacific American Studies

Students must complete (15 to 23 credits):


1.	Core Courses (6 to 9 credits)
	a.	The following course:
		SSC	291	Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies		1
	b.	One of the following courses:
		HST	319	Asian American History		3
		IAH	207	Literatures, Cultures, Identities (I)		4
		IAH	211C	Area Studies and Multicultural Civilizations: The Americas (D)		4
		ISS	335	National Diversity and Change: United States (N)		4
		RCAH	192	First Year Seminar (D)		2
		Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities 207 may not be used to fulfill both requirement 1.b. and 1.c.
	c.	One of the following courses:
		ANP	330	Race, Ethnicity and Nation: Anthropological Approaches		3
					to Collective Identity
		IAH	207	Literatures, Cultures, Identities (I)		4
		MC	281	Immigrants, Minorities, and American Pluralism		4
		MC	385	Comparative Race and Ethnic Relations		4
		RCAH	111	Writing in transcultural Contexts		3
		SOC	215	Race and Ethnicity		3
		WRA	125	Writing: The American Ethnic and Racial Experience		4
		Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities 207 may not be used to fulfill both requirement 1.b. and 1.c.
2.	Two of the following courses (6 to 9 credits):
	ANP	434	Contemporary Issues in Asian America (D)			3
	ANP	437	Asian Emigrant Communities: A Global Perspective (D)			3
	ENG	352	Asian American Writing			3
	ENG	361	Asian Literature in English or in English Translation			3
	ENG	431A	Studies in Ethnic Film			4
	ENG	464	Studies in the Literature of Asia and the Asian Diaspora (W)			3
	FCE	442	Ethnic Families in America			3
	HST	319	Asian American History			3
	MC	391	Selected Topics in Public Affairs			3
	MC	498	Senior Seminar in Social Relations (W)			5
	SOC	499	Social Issues and Change in Contemporary Society (W)			3
	SW	492	Seminar in Social Work			3
	WRA	444	Writing in American Cultures			3
3.	Capstone and Enrichment Courses (3 to 5 credits)
	One of the following:
	a.	Internship
		SSC	493	Social Science Internship		3
		The internship (or other approved internship) should focus on experiential learning related to the Asian Pacific American community. Any core faculty member affiliated with the specialization can supervise the internship.
	b.	Heritage Courses (3 to 5 credits)
		Heritage courses focus on Asian populations in their countries of origin, rather than in a United States or other diasporic context outside of their homeland. A substantial amount of content is on Asia. An approved list of courses is available from the coordinator of the specialization.
	c.	Asian Language Courses (3 to 5 credits)
		Only second-year and above Asian language courses will count toward the specialization. An approved list of courses is available from the coordinator of the specialization.
	Other options such as study abroad, domestic study away courses, and independent study to conduct a research project are available if they are approved in advance by the coordinator of the specialization.

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Asian Pacific American Studies, SPCU (7601) Required Credits: 15 Program Version: SS10

Requirement 1: Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Introduction

Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Introduction: 1 course from SSC291

Requirement 2: Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Area Studies or National Diversity

Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Area Studies or National Diversity: 1 course from HST319, IAH207, IAH211C, ISS335, RCAH192

Requirement 3: Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Race and Ethnicity

Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Race and Ethnicity: 1 course from ANP330, IAH207, MC281, MC385, RCAH111, SOC215, WRA125

Requirement 4: Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Required Electives

Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Required Electives: 2 courses from ANP434, ANP437, ENG352, ENG361, ENG431A, ENG464, FCE442, HST319, MC391, MC498, SOC499, SW492, WRA444

Requirement 5: Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Capstone

Specialization - Asian Pacific American Studies - Capstone: A total 3 credits from 1 of the following sets of courses

Heritage courses. See coordinator of specialization for approved list.

Asian Language courses. See coordinator of the specialization for approved list.

SSC493

Requirement 6

15 credits required to complete this degreeThe specified coursework in this program may not equal this total. The difference must be made up of open options which must be acceptable within the limits of this program. In cases of doubt, please consult an academic advisor.

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