Associate of Arts
Foreign Language Area Studies
Foreign Language Area Studies
Associate of ArtsAT A GLANCE
- 60 credits
- Transfer up to 45 credits
- Korean/Italian only available in Europe/Asia
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
TUITION
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Next Session Starts
February 15Take 12 credits of language coursework and 12 credits in related history, language, or literature.
With the associate’s specialized curriculum area in foreign language area studies, you can build concentrated expertise in Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, or Korean language, culture, history, government, and literature. You’ll take 12 sequential credits in a language, followed by 12 related courses in a different discipline.
- Courses
- Sequence
Total Credits Required: 60
Curriculum Courses: 25 Credits
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
- 12 credits of language core coursework; take sequential courses in a single language, usually numbered 111–112, 114–115, or 211–212
- 9 credits of foreign language area studies courses, chosen from any courses in the culture, history, language, literature, government, or politics of the area
General Education Courses: 35 Credits
- Review the options to fulfill the 35 credits of general education coursework for associate's degrees.
- Review the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to see a complete list of courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (3 Credits, PACE 111C) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 5 |
|
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 6 | Take a language core course that aligns with a bachelor's in East Asian Studies focus area:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 7 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) |
AA Curriculum Area |
| 8 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) |
General Education: Math |
| 9 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) |
General Education: Communication |
| 10 | Choose one of the following courses:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 11 | Take a language core course that aligns with a bachelor's in East Asian Studies focus area:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 12 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 13 | (4 Credits, BIOL 103) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 14 | (3 Credits, BEHS 103) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 15 | (3 Credits, HIST 125) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 16 | (3 Credits, ECON 103) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 17 | Take a language core course that aligns with a bachelor's in East Asian Studies focus area:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 18 | Take a language core course that aligns with a bachelor's in East Asian Studies focus area:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 19 | An elective course about the culture, history, language, literature, government, or politics of your focus area | AA Curriculum Area |
| 20 | An elective course about the culture, history, language, literature, government, or politics of your focus area |
AA Curriculum Area |
| 21 | An elective course about the culture, history, language, literature, government, or politics of your focus area |
AA Curriculum Area |
Total Credits Required: 60
Curriculum Courses: 25 Credits
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
- 12 credits of language core coursework; take sequential courses in a single language, usually numbered 111–112, 114–115, or 211–212
- 9 credits of foreign language area studies courses, chosen from any courses in the culture, history, language, literature, government, or politics of the area
General Education Courses: 35 Credits
- Review the options to fulfill the 35 credits of general education coursework for associate's degrees.
- Review the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to see a complete list of courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (3 Credits, PACE 111C) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 5 |
|
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 6 | Take a language core course that aligns with a bachelor's in East Asian Studies focus area:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 7 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) |
AA Curriculum Area |
| 8 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) |
General Education: Math |
| 9 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) |
General Education: Communication |
| 10 | Choose one of the following courses:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 11 | Take a language core course that aligns with a bachelor's in East Asian Studies focus area:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 12 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 13 | (4 Credits, BIOL 103) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 14 | (3 Credits, BEHS 103) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 15 | (3 Credits, HIST 125) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 16 | (3 Credits, ECON 103) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 17 | Take a language core course that aligns with a bachelor's in East Asian Studies focus area:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 18 | Take a language core course that aligns with a bachelor's in East Asian Studies focus area:
|
AA Curriculum Area |
| 19 | An elective course about the culture, history, language, literature, government, or politics of your focus area | AA Curriculum Area |
| 20 | An elective course about the culture, history, language, literature, government, or politics of your focus area |
AA Curriculum Area |
| 21 | An elective course about the culture, history, language, literature, government, or politics of your focus area |
AA Curriculum Area |
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