With the role of Asia on the world stage becoming increasingly prominent, a better understanding of Asian cultures is an indispensable element for world citizenship and leaders of tomorrow. Any student with an interest in entering governmental services, law, business, education, journalism, medicine, human resources, and counseling, etc., will open up new opportunities by adding Asian Studies Conc
entration to their traditional career tracks. Asian Studies at the University of Scranton is an interdisciplinary program that aims to provide students with the vital understanding of this culturally diverse and vibrant region of the world that includes China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, India, the Philippines, etc. The program seeks to engage students in the study of Asia through courses drawn from multiple departments across the University. The concentration is open to all majors. Cross-listed Asian Studies courses may also fulfill major, minor, cognate, and general education requirements.
