Asian American Studies
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
The Asian American Studies major equips students with a deep understanding of the histories, struggles, and achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities through interdisciplinary methods and strategies for effecting social change based on the historical, political, social, and artistic contributions of AAPI change makers and professionals. The program prepares graduates to enter the workforce with the modern skills and experiences sought by employers in the nonprofit, K-16, and business sectors.
Program Highlights
With career-ready coursework, applied projects, and internships, students can pursue their interests in activism, advocacy, community engagement, business, and contemporary issues facing AAPI communities. The Asian American Studies program offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a minor.
Sample Courses
- Asian American History
- Power, Politics, and Asian America
- Professional Internship
- Applying Asian American Studies to Social Justice
Career Options
Through the coursework and internship experiences, our graduates are well-prepared to pursue a wide range of careers. They work in a variety of roles such as policy analysts, K-16 educators and administrators, paralegals, administrative analysts, community developers, and more.
- City of San Diego
- County of San Diego
- San Diego Unified School District
- Qualcomm
Transferable Skills
- Qualitative Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Leadership
- Career Management
- Analytical Writing
- Public Speaking
Asian American Studies
College of Arts and Letters
