Advance Your Career with Japan Studies
Expand your job options through the Japan Studies Certificate program, which is available to all majors or can stand alone. Your courses will be taught by faculty members with expertise in Japanese history, culture, religion, and politics.
Only five classes are required to earn this certificate. Current students may be able to count some or all of the classes they are already taking when fulfilling the requirements, saving time and reducing the cost.
Earn It with Just Five Classes
The Japan Studies Certificate is a smart choice if you are not a current college student and want to gain a college-level credential. You can earn this stand-alone certificate and give yourself new career potential in business, the military, or other areas by taking just five college classes.
Imagine Your Future
Asian Studies Majors: Specialize, Stand Out to Employers
If you are an Asian studies major, you can specialize in Japanese history, anthropology, or a related topic by choosing the classes that interest you most within the certificate program.
The Japan Studies Certificate will help your résumé stand out and give potential employers an extra reason to hire you.
Other Majors: Expand Job Options and Graduate School Opportunities
If you are in another major, this certificate can give you new opportunities in the job market. You may also qualify for graduate school in fields you could not access with your major.
Career opportunities in Japan Studies
Some Majors and Career Directions That Fit Well
- Journalism: as a reporter in Japan or Washington, DC, or in any job involving editing world news
- Political Science: as a diplomat, in international-level politics, or with lobbying groups
- Business: in international business ventures or in US businesses competing with companies overseas
- Foreign Languages: in international companies that may want expertise in one language area but appreciate depth in a second culture
- Students in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps: Adding this certificate may benefit you in your military career.
Classes and Requirements
Count Classes You Are Already Taking
For current students, this certificate is set up to let you count some of the classes you may already be taking. This might let you meet the requirements of your major and of the certificate program with the same class, saving you time and money.
Sometimes the topics in courses such as Major Global Authors, Topics in Non-Western History, and Non-Western Studies can relate to Japan studies. Check with your instructor to see if the topic fits, and get approval from the Asian Studies program coordinator to count these classes toward the 15 credits needed for the certificate.
With the Asian Studies coordinator’s approval, you can also count three credits of an appropriate foreign language class and three credits of an internship.
Full Academic Catalog Listing
The course catalog is the official reference for all our degree and course offerings. Check it out for a full listing of the classes available and requirements for this degree.
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Some Majors and Career Directions That Fit Well
- Journalism: as a reporter in Japan or Washington, DC, or in any job involving editing world news
- Political Science: as a diplomat, in international-level politics, or with lobbying groups
- Business: in international business ventures or in US businesses competing with companies overseas
- Foreign Languages: in international companies that may want expertise in one language area but appreciate depth in a second culture
- Students in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps: Adding this certificate may benefit you in your military career.
Count Classes You Are Already Taking
For current students, this certificate is set up to let you count some of the classes you may already be taking. This might let you meet the requirements of your major and of the certificate program with the same class, saving you time and money.
Sometimes the topics in courses such as Major Global Authors, Topics in Non-Western History, and Non-Western Studies can relate to Japan studies. Check with your instructor to see if the topic fits, and get approval from the Asian Studies program coordinator to count these classes toward the 15 credits needed for the certificate.
With the Asian Studies coordinator’s approval, you can also count three credits of an appropriate foreign language class and three credits of an internship.