Master's Degree Pathway

Module 1: Theory and Research Methods in Asian American Studies (3-6 units; minimum 3 units)

AA S 697 Proseminar in Asian American Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Asian American Studies majors; senior standing; AA S 696*; or consent of the instructor.

Practical application of research methodology in Asian American Studies through critical examination, analysis, and peer critique to develop a publishable product. [CSL may be available]

AA S 710 Critical Approaches to Asian American Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Asian American Studies students or consent of the instructor.

Critical understanding of theory and research methodologies in Asian American Studies. Review of available resources in preparation for graduate-level research. Guidance on the literature review and bibliography in the student's chosen area.

Module 2: Seminars in Asian American Studies (9-12 units; minimum 9 units)

AA S 800 Theory and History in Asian American Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Integration of historical review with contemporary theory relating to Asian Americans.

AA S 810 Seminar: Asian American Immigration (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Asian American Studies students or consent of the instructor.
Theoretical and methodological understanding of Asian immigration to the U.S. and Asian Americans within structures of American immigration history.

AA S 822 Seminar: Asian American Literature and Arts (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Asian American Studies students or consent of the instructor.
Intersections of history, gender, culture, and creativity as they pertain to the conception of an Asian American literary aesthetic. Placing Asian American literature within the genre of U.S. literature.

AA S 833 Seminar: Asian American Family and Identity (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Asian American Studies students or consent of the instructor.
Issues concerning Asian Americans in family and group structures.

AA S 884 Critical Asian American Educational Experience and Pedagogy (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Historical narratives and counter-narratives of Asian Americans and education, the development of Asian American Studies, and pedagogical issues and interventions that have shaped Asian American identities and communities. (Plus-minus AB/NC grading only; RP allowed)

Module 3: Asian American Community Studies (3-6 units; minimum 3 units)

AA S 865 Asian American Community and Public Policy (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Asian American Studies students or consent of the instructor.
Assessment and critique of policy issues and their impact on, and the responses from, the Asian American community. Relationship and complexities of local, state, and federal policies facing the contemporary Asian American community.

AA S 875 Asian American Community Health Issues (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Asian American Studies and Healthcare Administration Certificate students or consent of the instructor.
Major health issues and their impact on, and the responses from, the Asian American community. Health perspectives and practices affected by the cultural dichotomy between Asia and Euro-America. (AB/NC grading only)

Module 4: Electives or Concentration (3-12 units; minimum 3 units)

Approved courses on advisement

Module 5: Culminating Course (3 units)

AA S 895 Field Study in Asian American Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor; approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies before graduation.
An alternate culminating study in fulfillment of the requirement for the master's degree. Students develop a project under the advisement and direction of a graduate adviser. (CR/NC grading only)

AA S 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor; approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies before registration.
(CR/NC grading only)