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We’re regularly named among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Universities in the West. Our historic campus is within walking and biking distance of Chico’s charming, tree-lined downtown. Our graduates go on to become leaders in their careers and communities.
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A Chico State education is more affordable than almost any other four-year college. And our students graduate with some of the lowest debt in the country—so you can focus on your future, not loan repayment plans.
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When you’re a Wildcat, you’ll get so much more from your time here than simply a degree. You’re going to learn about yourself, your community, and the things that inspire you to step forward. Student life at Chico State is all about being active and engaged—building skills and memories you’ll carry with you well after graduation.
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Asian Studies BA

Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Delivery Type
On Campus

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Languages and Cultures Department

Wondering whether a degree in Asian Studies might be right for you? Contact us to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.

Phone: 530-898-5388
Email: lanc@csuchico.edu

Now more than ever, the world is at your fingertips, and there has never been a better time to broaden your horizons with a degree in Asian studies. You’ll be prepared to successfully engage with Asian cultures in the career field of your choice while opening a world of possibilities for your future.

Grow your expertise in the history, religion, culture, art, and philosophies of the world’s most populous continent while becoming proficient in an Asian language. And learn from professors excited to share their expertise, some coming from personal experience living and working in Asia.

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This Low-Unit Major Makes a Big Difference

This low-unit major provides the language and intercultural communication skills you need for a great head start in careers such as business, travel and hospital, health and community services, as well as international, governmental, and non-profit agencies.

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Japanese Conversation Hour

A Degree That Opens Several Doors

Pursue a career in the US or abroad in fields such as education, language, human resources, communications, emergency response, and marking. Teach English as a second language (at home or abroad), become an international student advisor, or take on the non-profit world by founding or leading an agency.

Here are some of the many job titles our alumni possess:

International Student Advisor
College Retention Specialist
ESL teacher
Language Lab Director
Nonprofit Director
Human Resources Manager

Enjoy the Journey and the Destination
It is often said that life’s about the journey, not the destination. We think it’s a bit of both, and that you’re going to be thrilled about where you end up, as well as how you get there, thanks to the people and experiences that await.
Study Abroad in Asia
Enjoy a life-altering experience in one of Chico State’s many study abroad opportunities as you earn surprisingly affordable units toward your degree.
It’s the People
Immerse yourself in the experience by joining a student organization like J-Fusion, LET’s K-POP, the Indian Student Association, and the Asian and Pacific Islander Council.
Practice with Peers
Weekly Japanese and Korean language hours are places where students meet to practice their skills, mingle, and share their interests in other cultures.