MA/MS in Area Studies

The master's degree fits people whose undergraduate major lay elsewhere, or who want further language and regional study before professional, business or doctoral work. Concentrations cover East, South and Southeast Asian studies, with linguistics minors. Depending on language proficiency, students need one to two years, with a master's exam and thesis in the spring of the second year. A special committee of faculty guides each student, and progress is tracked through milestones set by the Graduate School and the field. Applicants should look closely at faculty research interests before applying, because the fit between a student's goals and the available mentors shapes the whole experience. Details of the field and its requirements are published in the university catalog. Further details on the curriculum and expectations are published in the university catalog.