Admission
Students in any majors may pursue the minor in Asian Studies at UTRGV. Interested students are required to meet with the Asian Studies Minor (ASM) coordinator to plan the coursework.
To declare the Asian Studies Minor, submit a Change of Major form to the Registrar's Office.
Coursework
Students in this minor are required to choose one of the following two tracks and complete at least 18 credit hours total.
- Language Track: choose at least four courses (12 credit hours) in the area of Language Track and two courses (6 credit hours) from the remaining areas.
- Content Track: choose at least four courses (12 credit hours) in the area of Content Track and two courses (6 credit hours) from the remaining areas.
Note: the courses outside of the students’ chosen 12-hour track may be completed either as 3 credit hours in each of the two remaining areas, or 6 credit hours in one of the two remaining areas.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE THE MINOR IN ASIAN STUDIES: 18 HOURS
Progression
Students in any grade years can pursue the minor in Asian Studies and are advised to meet with the ASM coordinator or a founding faculty for successful progression in the minor.
Completion
Students must earn a C or higher in all courses that count toward the minor.