Asian Affairs
Do you wish to learn more about Asian Affairs for career advancement or personal enrichment?
Our certificate in Asian Affairs gives students an understanding of Asia today, offering insights into cultural, social, political, historical, geographic, and economic variables essential to appreciating Asian societies, as well as a basic introduction to one Asian language.
Required Courses
The post-bac certificate in Asian Affairs consists of 15-16 credit hours to consist of the following components:
One course from each of the three areas (9 credit hours)
(Note: No more than 2 courses shall be below the 200-level)
Dept./Course # | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ENG-L 107 | Oriental World Masterpieces | 3 |
FINA-A 362 | Art of Japan | 3 |
REL-R 153 | Religions of Asia | 3 |
REL-R 354 | Buddhism | 3 |
Dept./Course # | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
HIST-G 100 | Issues in Asian History | 3 |
HIST-G 200 | Issues in Asian History II | 3 |
HIST-H 207 | Modern East Asian Civilization | 3 |
HIST-H 208 | American-East Asia Relations | 3 |
HIST-G 385 | Modern China | 3 |
HIST-G 451 | East Asian Civilizations | 3 |
HIST-G 387 | Contemporary China | 3 |
PHIL-P 170 | Introduction to Asian Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL-P 334 | Buddhist Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL-P 374 | Early Chinese Philosophy | 3 |
Dept./Course # | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
POLS-Y 369 | Introduction to East Asian Politics | 3 |
Language (3-4 credit hours)
One course in Japanese. Specific course will depend on student performance on a placement test.
Electives (3 credit hours)
Students will take one additional elective course in language, culture, history & philosophy, politics & geography, or (strongly encouraged) a summer study abroad program in Asia.
These are available through the Indiana University Office of Overseas Study and other IU campuses. Possible examples include a 2-week program on documentaries in Japan, possibly a program through IU Southeast to China (2-3 weeks), a 2-week program on documentaries in Vietnam, and others.
Curriculum Map
The following is a suggested map of the curriculum for scheduling purposes.
Fall Semester
3 hours required in each, unless otherwise stated.
- Foreign Language (3 or 4 hours)
- Political Science or Geography course*
- Literature or Fine Arts course
*POLS-Y 369 typically offered in alternating (even years) fall semesters.
Spring Semester
3 hours required in each, unless otherwise stated.
- History or Philosophy/Religion course
- Elective Course
Total Hours - 15 or 16
*Other appropriate courses may be offered (e.g. special topics courses) and substituted subject to approval.
Admission Process
To apply for a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, you must submit the following:
- Application for Undergraduate Admission
(Apply by selecting Freshman in the applicant category) - A one-time, non-refundable application fee of $35 is required. This fee is not required if you have previously applied for undergraduate admission at any Indiana University Campus.
- Official transcripts from the college/university awarding your bachelor's degree.
Advising
For more information and advising, please contact Dana Gohmann, M.Ed., lead academic advisor in the School of Social Sciences.

Dana Gohmann M.Ed.
Lead Academic Advisor
Assistant to the Dean
Crestview Hall 137
Phone: (812) 941-2391
dgohmann@ius.edu