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East Asian Studies
Bachelor of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
In the online bachelor's program in East Asian studies at UMGC, you’ll examine East Asia's rich past and continuing contributions to the global community. The program provides an overview of the history, economics, politics, culture, and languages of the region, which includes China, Korea, and Japan. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, combines theories with practical skills that will be valuable if you live or work in East Asia, know East Asian languages, or regularly interact or work with people from East Asian countries.
Program Highlights
- Sharpen skills in research: Advise others based on your understanding, research, and analysis of East Asia.
- Strengthen international relations: Promote and facilitate cooperation between East Asia and the global community.
- Expand leadership skills: Create a presentation to raise awareness and educate others about East Asia.
- Further graduate study: Write a research paper about a specific subject using primary source material.
- Develop fluency: Improve your language, integrating interpersonal skills and cultural knowledge.
- Gain hands-on experience: Apply your knowledge of East Asian diversity, values, and expectations.
Required Courses
(3 Credits, ASTD 284)
(3 Credits, ASTD 285)
(3 Credits, PHIL 348)
(3 Credits, ASTD 485)- East Asian language courses (9 credits): Courses designated CHIN or JAPN and numbered 111, 112, 114, or higher
- Upper-level East Asian content courses (9 credits): ASTD, CHIN, JAPN, KORN, Asian HIST, and Asian GVPT courses and
(3 Credits, ANTH 417) apply (focused study in China or Japan recommended)
Degree Focus
To align with the 9-credit upper-level requirement listed above, we recommend you choose from one of the following groups of classes below to align with your career interests:
China Focus
(3 Credits, HIST 480)
(3 Credits, ASTD 370)
(3 Credits, ANTH 417)
Japan Focus
(3 Credits, HIST 482)
(3 Credits, JAPN 333)
(3 Credits, ANTH 417)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for a range of careers that require a broad understanding of the culture and region in areas such as translation, teaching, journalism, analysis, and nonprofit field work.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
This program is ideal for those who live or work in East Asia, know East Asian languages, or regularly interact with people from East Asian countries.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $312 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Humanities
Bachelor of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Explore how individuals and groups understand their existence, their place within their cultures, and their responsibility to others and their shared communities with an online bachelor’s degree in humanities from University of Maryland Global Campus. The program offers real-world applications, a solid base of critical thinking on which to build a career or pursue further study, and a unique perspective on cultural and intellectual heritage.
Program Highlights
- Present information effectively: Study a political, economic, or cultural trend from the 1970s to the present
- Study the human experience: Explore human expression in art, literature, music, dance, religion, philosophy, and drama.
- Gain perspective: Broaden your understanding of yourself and your interaction with the world.
- Develop meaningful concepts: Implement coherent and justifiable practices that improve human conditions.
- Gain leadership skills: Analyze ideas and defend your recommendations for improving society.
- Learn social responsibility: Act in a responsible manner, recognizing the complexity of the human experience.
Required Courses
(3 Credits, HUMN 100)
(3 Credits, PHIL 100)
(3 Credits, PHIL 140)
(3 Credits, HIST 115),
(3 Credits, HIST 116),
(3 Credits, HIST 141), or
(3 Credits, HIST 142)
(3 Credits, MUSC 210) or any MUSC course
(3 Credits, ARTH 372) or any upper-level ARTH course
(3 Credits, PHIL 304) or any upper-level PHIL course
(3 Credits, HUMN 351) or any upper-level HUMN course
(3 Credits, PHIL 349) or any upper-level PHIL course
(3 Credits, ENGL 406) or any upper-level ENGL course
(3 Credits, HUMN 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you develop skills that are applicable to careers in fields as varied as education, publishing, journalism, advertising, sales, law, management, human resources, and insurance and at institutions such as museums and other nonprofit organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $312 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
English
Bachelor of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn an online English degree from University of Maryland Global Campus and learn about literature while receiving a solid base of critical thinking on which to build a career or pursue graduate study. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, integrates theories with real-world applications and practical skills. Through this program, you will develop in-demand skills in research and writing that have a wide application in the job market.
Program Highlights
- Sharpen skills in research: Prepare a biocritical essay centering on an author and the author's work.
- Analyze literature: Demonstrate knowledge of English-language literary texts, genres, and terms.
- Expand leadership skills: Create presentations in various media to show the results of academic inquiry.
- Further graduate study: Apply critical theory to literary texts to enhance interpretation and analysis.
- Develop informative writing: Create writing that effectively argues, persuades, illuminates, and informs.
- Gain hands-on experience: Write proposals and prepare presentations and other academic writing.
Required Courses
(3 Credits, ENGL 240)
(3 Credits, ENGL 250)
(3 Credits, ENGL 303)
(3 Credits, ENGL 310)
(3 Credits, ENGL 430)
(3 Credits, ENGL 459)
(3 Credits, ENGL 495)- Upper-level ENGL courses (12 credits): Focused study in American literature or British literature recommended
Degree Focus
Choose from one of these recommended groups of classes or mix and match to align with your career goals and interests.
American Literature Focus
(3 Credits, ENGL 363)
(3 Credits, ENGL 364)
(3 Credits, ENGL 433)
(3 Credits, ENGL 441)
British Literature Focus
(3 Credits, ENGL 311)
(3 Credits, ENGL 312)
(3 Credits, ENGL 386)
(3 Credits, ENGL 406)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for jobs in education, law, publishing, journalism, public relations, business, and management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong communication and presentation skills.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $312 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.