Asian American Studies
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
A Certificate of Achievement in Asian American Studies will allow for in-depth analysis and understanding of a diverse Asian American community in the United States. Asian American Studies was borne out of the struggle for social justice and relevant education in the 1960s, along with other Ethnic Studies programs. Today, it furthers the understanding of diverse Asian American histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences, using an intersectional lens. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and socially engaged scholarship, research, community service, and activism as they can be applied to addressing injustices and empowerment of the Asian American community.
Asian American Studies Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Analyze institutional, structural, and ideological forces that shape the experiences of Asian Americans;
- Demonstrate comparative and relational understanding of the diverse histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of the Asian American community;
- Examine solutions toward social change, equity, and justice among Asian American communities and between Asian Americans and other racial/ethnic groups.