Overview

It guides students to discover this important part of the world and to develop the skills to approach it intelligently and confidently. Eckerd College offers Chinese and Japanese language on campus up to the advanced level, a broad variety of discipline-based courses, and study abroad programs in Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Korea on short-term, semester, and year-long formats.

The East Asian Studies program of Eckerd College is appropriate for students who anticipate careers in business, government, or diplomacy with an international focus; graduate work in international and immigration law, international business administration, or cross-cultural and social studies education; or advanced scholarship in area studies or comparative fields in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

An abroad experience in East Asia is required. Eckerd offers a wide range of opportunities:

A semester abroad is the best way to gain advanced language experience, and the coursework taken abroad will apply to the requirements for a major or minor. Eckerd has a China Study Center in Xiamen, China, where a group of Eckerd students led by an Eckerd professor spend a semester together studying Chinese language and culture.

Winter terms in East Asia offer a 3-4 week introductory travel and learning experience. Eckerd regularly offers language-intensive Winter Term programs in Shanghai and Tokyo, as well as a variety of non-language based programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

East Asian Traditions

East Asia: Nationalism and Revolution

Classical Chinese

Lives of Chinese Sages

Asian Environmental Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Common Application or Eckerd College application

Personal Statement/Essay

$40 Application Fee

Official High School Transcript and/or G.E.D. results

Admission Recommendation Letter

Proof of English proficiency

Official Test Scores (SAT or ACT)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52690 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52690 USD / year

≈ 52690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52690 USD / year

≈ 52690 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

United States

1132 - 1748 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

An abroad experience in East Asia is required. Eckerd offers a wide range of opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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