East Asian Studies

Programs under this Major:: Master of Arts Program (MA); Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

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The Department of East Asian Studies offers programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy with a major in East Asian Studies. Graduate training in East Asian Studies affords students important opportunities for careers in teaching, international business, international law, government and diplomatic service, and journalism. Graduate programs on the master's level are available with concentrations based either in traditional academic disciplines or in specially constructed general study areas related to East Asia. The doctoral programs are rigorously based in traditional academic disciplines.

Master's students must complete a minimum of 31 graduate units and a thesis, or 34 units and an exam or a departmental paper. Disciplinary concentrations, often in preparation for further Ph.D.-level study, are currently offered in a number of fields in Chinese history, linguistics, literature, and religion and thought, and in Japanese history, linguistics and language pedagogy, literature, and religion. A general master's study program may include a variety of courses in the Department of East Asian Studies and other departments in both Chinese and Japanese areas. To ensure programmatic integrity, the general program must be devised in consultation with appropriate faculty. The general program is often suitable for preprofessional training.

Doctoral study must be focused on Chinese history, linguistics, literature, or religion and thought, or on Japanese linguistics, literature, or religion; minor fields are usually selected from other supporting disciplines. Subjects in East Asian Studies may serve as fields of study for students earning Ph.D. degrees in other departments. Contact the department for specific requirements for each degree program.

Admission requires adequate preparation, although admission with some deficiencies is possible. The department bases admission into the master's and doctoral programs upon the grade-point average from an official transcript, the applicant's statement of purpose, a writing sample for Ph.D. applicants, two letters of recommendation, and GRE scores. International students must achieve a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL. Applicant objectives must also correspond to the department's programmatic capabilities. Contact the graduate coordinator in the Department of East Asian Studies for further details. Courses related to East Asia, in addition to the courses listed below, may be taught in the Departments of Anthropology, Economics, History, and Political Science.

Chinese Studies contact:

Dr. Feng-hsi Liu

LSB 102

(520) 621-5479

fliu@u.arizona.edu

Japanese Studies contact:

Dr. Kimberly Jones

LSB 102

(520) 621-4417

kjones@u.arizona.edu

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Department: East Asian Studies

Phone:: (520) 621-7505
Fax:: (520) 621-1149

Mailing Address:: Learning Services Building, Room 102
Website:: http://eas.web.arizona.edu/

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Master of Arts Program (MA)

Contact Information Application Questions Brenda Fraker (520) 621-7505 bfraker@email.arizona.edu Advising Questions * See bottom of Description *	Financial Aid Available on a competitive basis (forms available at http://eas.web.arizona.edu/) Deadline: February 1st
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 0.00	Standardized Test Requirements Please see other requirements below.
Other Application Requirements GPA 3.0 TOEFL* score of 550 (international applicants from non-English speaking countries only) (iBT TOEFL score of 79) UofA T-BEST test (taken at U of A only) needed by International applicants from non-English speaking countries if you do not have a iBT TOEFL score (needed only if you hope to & are selected to teach) GRE (required of domestic applicants and applicants from English speaking countries, e.g. U.K., Canada, etc.)(not required for other international students) must take minimum of 9 units per semester (for international students) Two (2) letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes Statement of purpose (Must specify the area you are applying for: Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, or General East Asian Studies) and speciality (example: linguistics) Sample of written work (Ph.D. applicants only) Official sealed Transcripts *Test of English as a Foreign Language Department Financial Aid Application
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall February 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall February 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Code(s) 2601
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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Contact Information Application Questions Brenda Fraker (520) 621-7505 bfraker@email.arizona.edu Advising Questions * See bottom of Description *	Financial Aid Available on a competitive basis (forms available at http://eas.web.arizona.edu/) Deadline: February 1st
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 0.00	Standardized Test Requirements Please see other requirements below.
Other Application Requirements GPA 3.0 TOEFL* score of 550 (international applicants from non-English speaking countries only) (iBT TOEFL score of 79) UofA T-BEST test (taken at U of A only) needed by International applicants from non-English speaking countries (needed only if you hope to & are selected to teach) (only needed if no iBT TOEFL score) GRE (required of domestic applicants and applicants from English speaking countries, e.g. U.K., Canada, etc.)(not required for other international students) Two (2) letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes Statement of purpose (Must specify the area you are applying for: Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, or General East Asian Studies) and speciality (example: linguistics) Sample of written work (Ph.D. applicants only) Official sealed Transcripts *Test of English as a Foreign Language Department Financial Aid Application international students must register for nine units per semester
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall February 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall February 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Code(s) 2601 NRC Fields(s) Language, Societies, and Cultures
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