Asian Studies Minor

The Asian studies minor is an interdisciplinary academic program that provides students an opportunity to supplement their major with a structured and directed program of study in Asian histories, languages, religions, cultures, arts, politics and societies. The curriculum prepares students to be global citizens by helping them develop a nuanced and sophisticated understanding of Asian countries and their peoples, and a holistic understanding of Asia and its pivotal role in an increasingly globalized world. 

The minor includes an option that involves intensive study in an Asian language at USD, an option for heritage speakers and those fluent in any Asian language, as well as an option that does not require an Asian language.