Asian Studies

• Minor

Stetson University's Asian Studies lets you explore Asian histories, businesses, politics, economies, religions, cultures, and languages through an interdisciplinary faculty that spans history, religious studies, sociology, digital arts, and communication. The program fosters cross-cultural interactions and global learning.

Why Asian Studies at Stetson University?

Asia is home to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing economies, and deep regional knowledge, including historical context, political dynamics, and cultural nuance, is a differentiator in government, international business, intelligence, and academic careers. The interdisciplinary approach here means you build that knowledge from multiple angles simultaneously.

Take advantage of study abroad opportunities, language study, and cross-cultural engagement. The faculty teaching in this program spans a deliberately wide range of subjects, from history and religious studies to digital arts and communication.

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Related Programs:

• Gender Studies
• Latin American and Latino Studies
• Africana Studies

“Going to Bishkek, in Central Asia, was such a rewarding experience for me.”

— Rebecca Shaffer '18

Career Outcomes

Graduates with a minor in Asian Studies pursue careers across diverse fields such as government and public service, international relations, non-governmental organizations, teaching, intelligence and security, journalism, business and academic research. The minor complements any major where cross-cultural understanding, regional knowledge, or international perspective strengthens your academic and professional profile.

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• Christopher Bell, PhD, University of Virginia
• Dengke Chen, MFA, Pennsylvania State University
• Rachel Core, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
• Chris Jimenez, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
• Leander Seah, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
• Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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