Cookie policy

By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to allow us to collect information on and off Studee as outlined in our cookie policy.

Home

    Asian Studies: Japanese Language & Pedagogy - MA

    Full program details & costs, with admission requirements. Discover your dream program.

    Official program website

    Program facts

    California State University, Long Beach
    Long Beach , USA
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      14,604 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,604 USD

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      August, January

    Get insider tips from the experts

    We’ll send regular expert tips on applying, visas, scholarships and more, straight to your inbox. You’ll also have the option to register for a free Studee account.

    *required information

    You agree to Studee’s privacy policy and terms of use.
    You can unsubscribe to our emails at any time.

    The university website should have opened in a new window.

    If it hasn't, click here to open the university website.

    Program Overview

    What California State University, Long Beach says about their program:
    "The Master of Arts (MA) in Asian Studies (AST) provides a comparative understanding of the cultural, economic, and socio-political significance of Asia in the 21st century. It requires competency in one or more Asian languages. To achieve this, MA students are encouraged to study abroad for part of their course work. For students interested in teaching Asian languages, this degree also offers the Chinese Studies option in “Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language,” or the Asian Studies option “Japanese Language and Pedagogy.” Graduates from the MA program in Asian Studies can expect to be much more competitive for positions in the Foreign Service, State Department, K-12 and community college education and administration, international finance and industry, non-governmental organizations, academic publishing, professional translation work, and Ph.D. programs in Chinese, Japanese, or Asian Studies."

    Admissions requirements

    We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

    Undergraduate

    • TOEFL 61
    • IELTS 5.5
    • Duolingo 95
    • CAE 162

    Graduate

    • TOEFL 80
    • IELTS 6.0
    • Duolingo 115
    • CAE 169

    Undergraduate

    • US GPA 2.8 or 3.0 for STEM; some undergraduate programs might require audition or portfolio

    Graduate

    • Completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities
    • Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
    • Minimum GPA 2.5 (recommended 3.0) for the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted (typically your last 2 years of university coursework)

    Fees and funding

    • Undergraduate tuition - US$16,338 per year
    • Graduate tuition - from US$14,604 - $22,800 per year

    Study California Scholarship

    The Study California Scholarship will be awarded each fall to five international students planning to continue at a Study California member institution.

    The amount of each award will vary from year-to-year but will be $1,000.00 per student. The scholarship is not renewable. Only students who have not yet been awarded the Study California Scholarship are eligible.

    The award will be in the form of a check made payable to the student and is intended to be used for educational purposes (tuition, fees, books, supplies). Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than December 31st and awards will be disbursed shortly afterward after verification of full-time enrollment.

    Scholarship recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic ability, financial need, and leadership qualities. Scholarship applicants must have a minimum cumulative/overall GPA of 3.0 in their most recent academic program.

    Visa requirements for California State University, Long Beach

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    USA student visa requirements