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    Asian & Asian American Studies

    Asian American Studies

    Asian and Asian American Studies (AAAS) provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the historical and current experiences of Asian Pacific Americans. It is an academic program and a major for the Associate Arts (AA) degree in the Ethnic Studies Department.

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    Department Overview

    The Asian and Asian American Studies Program includes courses concentrating on Asia as well as courses concerning Asian peoples and Asian Americans in the Americas. Historical, sociological, psychological, and aesthetic perspectives are utilized in these courses in order to provide a broad understanding of this diverse area of the world and the dynamic peoples who live there and trace their ancestry to that region.

    Career Opportunities

    A degree in Asian & Asian-American Studies opens up a variety of career opportunities across different sectors. Some potential career paths include:

    • Education and Academia

      • University Professor
      • High School Teacher
      • Academic Researcher
      • Education Consultant

    • Public Service and Government

      • Diplomat or Foreign Service Officer
      • Policy Analyst
      • Cultural Affairs Specialist
      • Immigration Officer

    • Nonprofit and Advocacy

      • Community Organizer
      • Program Coordinator for NGOs
      • Human Rights Advocate
      • Grant Writer

    • Business and Industry

      • International Business Consultant
      • Market Research Analyst
      • Human Resources Specialist
      • Public Relations Specialist

    • Media and Communication

      • Journalist or Reporter
      • Editor or Publisher
      • Content Creator for Media Outlets
      • Cultural Critic

    • Arts and Culture

      • Museum Curator
      • Archivist
      • Cultural Heritage Manager
      • Event Coordinator

    • Healthcare and Social Services

      • Social Worker
      • Community Health Educator
      • Mental Health Counselor
      • Case Manager

    • Law and Legal Services

      • Immigration Lawyer
      • Legal Analyst
      • Human Rights Lawyer
      • Legal Advocate for Asian-American Communities

    • International Relations and Development

      • International Development Worker
      • Peace Corps Volunteer
      • Foreign Aid Worker
      • International Relations Specialist

    • Librarianship and Information Science

      • Librarian specializing in Asian Studies
      • Archivist for Asian Historical Records
      • Information Specialist in Cultural Institutions

    These career paths can leverage the cultural understanding, language skills, and analytical abilities developed through an Asian & Asian-American Studies degree.

    Contact Us

    Department Chair
    Erica Williams
    Email: ewilliams@peralta.edu

    Dean
    Tarek ElJarrari
    Email: teljarrari@peralta.edu

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    Culture & Society

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    Humanities, Social Sciences, & Library

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    Asian Studies
    Asian & Asian American Studies - A.A. Degree

    This Degree includes courses concentrating on Asia as well as courses concerning Asian peoples and Asian Americans in the Americas. 

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