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Overview
The East Asian Studies Interdisciplinary Program degree from The Ohio State University places heavy emphasis on interdisciplinary study as well as the development of appropriate language skills as a foundation for work in related professional and academic careers.
Students of the program can study with 58 faculty in 27 disciplines and have access to a library collection of East Asian language materials and numerous study abroad opportunities.
The degree prepares students for continuing study of East Asia in a discipline-specific PhD program or for non-academic careers in government or the military; pre-college and community college education; administration of non-profit institutions with related cultural missions; the private sector in fields such as law, journalism, business, etc.
Purpose
The Interdisciplinary Master of Arts in East Asian Studies is designed to be a two-year interdisciplinary and terminal degree program for students who desire concentrated training in East Asian language and culture. The degree prepares students for continuing study of East Asia in a discipline-specific Ph.D. program or for non-academic careers in:
- government or the military
- pre-college and community college education
- administration of non-profit institutions with related cultural missions
- the private sector in fields such as law, journalism, business, etc.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- OSU’s East Asian course offerings are growing annually, with 88 East Asian language courses and nearly 400 East Asian area studies courses offered annually.
- The home of the only federally-funded National East Asian Language Resource Center, OSU’s East Asian language offerings are second to none. We offer six years of Chinese language instruction, five of Japanese, and four of Korean through the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures.
- OSU also offers summer intensive language programs that allow students to complete a full year of language study in just one summer.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
49 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 930 other Masters in Language Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
- A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned.
- Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program. Evidence usually comes in the form of transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.
- Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT) if the score is required by your program. Scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency; faxed or emailed scores are not considered. Note: Scores are valid for five years after your test date.
Tuition Fee
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International
40507 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40507 USD per year during 24 months. -
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37140 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37140 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
12424 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12424 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Columbus
940 - 1520 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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