Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies

Lehigh’s undergraduate major and minor in Asian and Asian American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with an opportunity to acquire a systematic knowledge of Asia, specifically East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. The program focuses on the rich historical and cultural heritage of the countries of Asia, and is designed to accomplish three goals: to ground students in a regional language and culture, to survey various disciplines in Asian Studies more broadly, and to provide advanced research opportunities.The Asian and Asian American Studies Program at Lehigh gives students in any college within Lehigh an opportunity to study the dynamic and rich cultural heritages of Asian societies, and to understand their impact on the past, present, and future of our world. Our interdisciplinary faculty offer courses and conduct research that expands understanding of Asian societies in global context, and deepens awareness of Asian and Asian American histories and experiences within the United States.Our program focuses on the major cultural areas of East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Himalayan region, including histories, languages, religions, societies, politics, literature, the arts, and media, past and present. The Major and Minor in Asian and Asian American Studies are intended to enhance student preparation for careers in a wide range of fields, including finance, health, journalism, media, international relations, politics, environmental sciences, literature, the arts, and engineering.