Requirements

1. Introductory course. One (1) course:
   • AAST-A 101 Introduction to Asian American Studies i
   • SOC-S 101 Social Problems and Policies (Approved topics: "SOCIOLOGY OF ASIAN AMERICA" (TPC 15)) i
2. Asian America and Asian Diaspora.
   1. Required Electives. Two (2) courses:
      • AAST-A 200 Asian American Literature i
      • AAST-A 300 Topics in Asian American Studies i
      • AAST-A 320 Advanced Topics in Asian American Literature i
      • AAST-A 499 Capstone Seminar in Asian American Studies i
      • AAST-X 490 Independent Readings and Research in Asian American Studies (Maximum of 3 credit hours, with approval of the Director, can count toward the minor)i
      • AMST-A 298 Special Topics in Arts and Humanities for American Studies (approved topics only; see academic advisor)i
      • AMST-A 299 Special Topics in Social and Historical Studies for American Studies (approved topics only; see academic advisor)i
      • EALC-E 385 Asian Americans: Cultural Conflict and Identity i
      • ENG-L 374 (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
      • HIST-A 205 Asian American History i
      • POLS-Y 200 Contemporary Political Topics (Approved topics: "ASIAN-AMER POLITICS SINCE 60'S" (TPC 376)) i
      • SOC-S 342 Asian American Communities and Identities i
      • EDUC-G 204 Asian American Mental Health i
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   2. Free Electives. Two (2) courses:
      • Additional course from the Required Electives list
      • AAST-A 201 Asian Diaspora Experience i
      • AAST-A 499 Capstone Seminar in Asian American Studies i
      • AMST-A 398 Advanced Topics in Arts and Humanities for American Studies (approved topics only; see academic advisor)i
      • CMLT-C 360 Diasporic Literatures (approved topics only; see academic advisor)i
3. Minor GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
   1. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
   2. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed at the 300–499 level.
   3. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the minor.
   4. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the minor—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
   5. Exceptions to minor requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.