Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, was founded in 2002. It stands among a select number of U.S. departments that combine the research and instruction of Asian studies with Asian American studies. The department emphasizes the languages, cultures, and intellectual traditions of Asia and Asian America throughout history and their interactions with other world cultures. This Master's program concentrates on modern Asian and Asian-American cultural dynamics, political systems, social structures, current philosophical and religious trends in Asia, and how globalization impacts Asia and Asian America.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Master's program are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree (in any field) and have basic proficiency (two years of formal study or equivalent) in at least one Asian language. Applicants are required to submit the following materials:
Undergraduate transcript
Official report of GRE scores
Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
Three letters of recommendation
Official report of TOEFL scores (for international applicants from non-English speaking countries)
The Asian language requirement may be met in the following ways:
A. Equivalent course-work: Students who have completed at least two years (12 credits) of college-level course-work in an Asian language will be deemed to have met the language eligibility requirement.
B. Individualized Plan: Students who do not meet the language eligibility requirement through previous course-work must, upon entering the program, consult with the Graduate Director to develop an individualized plan to establish basic Asian language proficiency through one of the following four options:
1. By passing a Challenge Exam in an Asian Language
2. By passing another examination approved by the Graduate Director.
3. By completing Asian Language Coursework after admission (NB: Such course credits are remedial, however, and as such will NOT count toward completion of the M.A. degree)
4. By participating in a semester-long or year-long academic Study Abroad program in an Asian country
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 80 for Master's level
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
Undergraduate transcript
Official report of GRE scores
Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
Three letters of recommendation
Official report of TOEFL scores (for international applicants from non-English speaking countries)
The Asian language requirement may be met in the following ways:
A. Equivalent course-work: Students who have completed at least two years (12 credits) of college-level course-work in an Asian language will be deemed to have met the language eligibility requirement.
B. Individualized Plan: Students who do not meet the language eligibility requirement through previous course-work must, upon entering the program, consult with the Graduate Director to develop an individualized plan to establish basic Asian language proficiency through one of the following four options:
1. By passing a Challenge Exam in an Asian Language
2. By passing another examination approved by the Graduate Director.
3. By completing Asian Language Coursework after admission (NB: Such course credits are remedial, however, and as such will NOT count toward completion of the M.A. degree)
4. By participating in a semester-long or year-long academic Study Abroad program in an Asian country
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 80 for Master's level
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
Tuition
USD
24,490