Overview

The Bachelor’s Degree in Asian American Studies at California State University Long Beach is designed to offer students an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the complexities of Asian American experiences and to prepare them to function in a multiethnic society and multicultural world.

Key Facts

The communication and critical analysis skills which are stressed in the program will be instrumental to students pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees in “traditional” disciplines, including History, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, and Literature; in interdisciplinary programs like Ethnic Studies and Women’s Studies; and in professional fields such as Law, Business Administration, and Social Work.

The program’s curriculum and broad liberal arts perspectives likewise will prepare students for employment in several professions, including education, public policy, community development, media, social services, and human resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asian Eats
Asian American History
Contemporary Issues in Asian America
Asian American Interethnic Relations
Modern Asia
Traditional Asia
Asian Films: Culture and Identity
Politics and Literature in Southeast Asia
Japan: Continuities and Transformations
Current Affairs in China
Japanese American Experience
Chinese American Experience
Korean American Experience
Vietnamese American Experience
Cambodian American Experience
Filipino/a American Experiences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies Asian studies View 513 other Bachelors in Asian studies in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.
Graduate from high school by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment.
All transcripts from all institutions attended
SAT/ACT scores

Graduates of California high schools and other California residents:

2.5 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,200 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors. (Be aware this is higher than the minimum for CSU system-wide eligibility.)

Other non-California residents:

3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18972 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18972 USD per year during 48 months.
National

9499 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9499 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

3225 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3225 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Long Beach

1400 - 2000 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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