Asian Pacific American Studies ,BA
Affirmative Action, Cultural Studies, Equality, Ethnic Studies, Immigration, Inequality, International Relations, Minorities, Minority, Pacific Islanders, Political Science, Race, Racial, Social Justice, politics
Engage in the histories and experiences of one of the fastest growing ethnic communities in the U.S., and examine how those experiences reflect local and global processes affecting our society and communities. Develop valuable analytical and applied skills via community-focused research and engagement.
The Bachelor of Arts in Asian Pacific American Studies prepares you to engage with and transform your communities by exploring the histories, struggles and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander peoples. The program emphasizes real-world learning through community partnerships, internships and independent research, while fostering skills in activism, creative expression and cross-cultural understanding. You gain tools for future careers and community leadership, with an emphasis on well-being, creativity and making positive change.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, if you are interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you can visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Analyze a historical or contemporary issue affecting the AAPI community.
- Ability to critically discuss and analyze Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences and communities within local, national and global contexts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the U.S. through an internship or a research project under the supervision of an ASU faculty member.
Students in the Asian Pacific American studies program are able to enhance their education by studying abroad.
With more than 300 Global Education programs available to them in more than 65 countries, including many countries in Asia, students can improve their language skills, gain firsthand experience in their field of study, and immerse themselves in new and distinct cultures. Students gain a new perspective on international affairs, dispel stereotypes and improve their cultural competency.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends these programs for students majoring in Asian Pacific American studies.
Graduates possess skills relevant for any career path, professional degree program or graduate school. Training from this program also complements work in positions involving:
- business
- community organizations
- creative arts
- education
- health
- immigration
- journalism
- law
- social work
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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2.4%
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$85,020
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1.5%
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$50,890
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-1.6%
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$72,040
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2.2%
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$76,750
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6.2%
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$75,940
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-0.7%
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$93,790
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4.1%
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$159,670
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7.0%
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$63,420
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5.0%
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$146,910
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1.0%
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$60,810
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School of Social Transformation
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WLSN 5th floor
SSTadvising@asu.edu
480-965-7682
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
