AA: Specialized Curriculum Area
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
October 19Take 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.
Please note the following:
- These sequences assume you have selected a specific language per the specialization requirements.
- The Japanese and Korean language tracks align with requirements from the East Asian Studies bachelor's degree program.
- Korean and Italian language courses are only available at specific UMGC Asia and UMGC Europe locations.
Arabic, German, Italian, & Spanish
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 5 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 111) German: (3 Credits, GERM 111) Italian: ITAL 111 Spanish: (3 Credits, SPAN 111) |
AA Specialization |
| 6 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) |
General Education: Communication |
| 7 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) |
General Education: Math |
| 8 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) |
General Education: Communication |
| 9 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 112) German: (3 Credits, GERM 112) Italian: ITAL 112 Spanish: (3 Credits, SPAN 112) |
AA Specialization |
| 10 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 11 | Take these courses simultaneously: (3 Credits, BIOL 101) (1 Credit, BIOL 102) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 12 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 13 | (3 Credits, HIST 156) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 14 | (3 Credits, ECON 201) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 15 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 114) German: (3 Credits, GERM 211) Italian: ITAL 211 Spanish: (3 Credits, SPAN 211) |
AA Specialization |
| 16 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 115) German: (3 Credits, GERM 212) Italian: ITAL 212 Spanish: (3 Credits, SPAN 212) |
AA Specialization |
| 17 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 333) German: (3 Credits, HIST 141) Italian: (3 Credits, HIST 141) Spanish: (3 Credits, HIST 141) |
AA Specialization |
| 18 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, HIST 392) German: (3 Credits, HIST 142) Italian: (3 Credits, HIST 142) Spanish: (3 Credits, HIST 142) |
AA Specialization |
| 19 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, GVPT 407) German: (3 Credits, HIST 337) Italian: ITAL 333 Spanish: (3 Credits, HIST 337) |
AA Specialization |
| 20 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, SPCH 482) German: GERM 333 Italian: (3 Credits, HIST 337) Spanish: (3 Credits, SPCH 482) |
AA Specialization |
| 21 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Japanese & Korean
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 111) Korean: KORN 111 |
AA Specialization |
| 5 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 6 | (3 Credits, ASTD 284) |
AA Specialization & East Asian Studies Major |
| 7 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 112) Korean: KORN 112 |
AA Specialization |
| 8 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) |
General Education: Communication |
| 9 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) |
General Education: Math |
| 10 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 114) Korean: KORN 114 |
AA Specialization |
| 11 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) |
General Education: Communication |
| 12 | (3 Credits, ASTD 285) |
AA Specialization & East Asian Studies Major |
| 13 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 115) Korean: KORN 115 |
AA Specialization |
| 14 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 15 | Take these courses simultaneously: (3 Credits, BIOL 101) (1 Credit, BIOL 102) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 16 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 17 | (3 Credits, HIST 156) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 18 | (3 Credits, ECON 201) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 19 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 333) Korean: (3 Credits, KORN 333) |
AA Specialization & East Asian Studies Major |
| 20 | (3 Credits, PHIL 348) |
AA Specialization & East Asian Studies Major |
| 21 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
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.
Please note the following:
- These sequences assume you have selected a specific language per the specialization requirements.
- The Japanese and Korean language tracks align with requirements from the East Asian Studies bachelor's degree program.
- Korean and Italian language courses are only available at specific UMGC Asia and UMGC Europe locations.
Arabic, German, Italian, & Spanish
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 5 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 111) German: (3 Credits, GERM 111) Italian: ITAL 111 Spanish: (3 Credits, SPAN 111) |
AA Specialization |
| 6 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) |
General Education: Communication |
| 7 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) |
General Education: Math |
| 8 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) |
General Education: Communication |
| 9 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 112) German: (3 Credits, GERM 112) Italian: ITAL 112 Spanish: (3 Credits, SPAN 112) |
AA Specialization |
| 10 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 11 | Take these courses simultaneously: (3 Credits, BIOL 101) (1 Credit, BIOL 102) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 12 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 13 | (3 Credits, HIST 156) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 14 | (3 Credits, ECON 201) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 15 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 114) German: (3 Credits, GERM 211) Italian: ITAL 211 Spanish: (3 Credits, SPAN 211) |
AA Specialization |
| 16 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 115) German: (3 Credits, GERM 212) Italian: ITAL 212 Spanish: (3 Credits, SPAN 212) |
AA Specialization |
| 17 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, ARAB 333) German: (3 Credits, HIST 141) Italian: (3 Credits, HIST 141) Spanish: (3 Credits, HIST 141) |
AA Specialization |
| 18 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, HIST 392) German: (3 Credits, HIST 142) Italian: (3 Credits, HIST 142) Spanish: (3 Credits, HIST 142) |
AA Specialization |
| 19 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, GVPT 407) German: (3 Credits, HIST 337) Italian: ITAL 333 Spanish: (3 Credits, HIST 337) |
AA Specialization |
| 20 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Arabic: (3 Credits, SPCH 482) German: GERM 333 Italian: (3 Credits, HIST 337) Spanish: (3 Credits, SPCH 482) |
AA Specialization |
| 21 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Japanese & Korean
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 111) Korean: KORN 111 |
AA Specialization |
| 5 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 6 | (3 Credits, ASTD 284) |
AA Specialization & East Asian Studies Major |
| 7 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 112) Korean: KORN 112 |
AA Specialization |
| 8 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) |
General Education: Communication |
| 9 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) |
General Education: Math |
| 10 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 114) Korean: KORN 114 |
AA Specialization |
| 11 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) |
General Education: Communication |
| 12 | (3 Credits, ASTD 285) |
AA Specialization & East Asian Studies Major |
| 13 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 115) Korean: KORN 115 |
AA Specialization |
| 14 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 15 | Take these courses simultaneously: (3 Credits, BIOL 101) (1 Credit, BIOL 102) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 16 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 17 | (3 Credits, HIST 156) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 18 | (3 Credits, ECON 201) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 19 | Take the course that aligns with the language you selected for this program: Japanese: (3 Credits, JAPN 333) Korean: (3 Credits, KORN 333) |
AA Specialization & East Asian Studies Major |
| 20 | (3 Credits, PHIL 348) |
AA Specialization & East Asian Studies Major |
| 21 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Take Core Courses
Study interpersonal communication, writing, literature, news writing, or speech.
Study Arabic
Build skills in Arabic, along with culture, history, government, and literature.
Study Japanese
Build skills in Japanese, along with culture, history, government, and literature.
Strengthen Basic Skills
Hone techniques in time management, interviewing, problem solving, decision making, and collaboration.
Explore German
Build skills in German, along with culture, history, government, and literature.
Learn Spanish
Build skills in Spanish, along with culture, history, government, and literature.
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