General university degree requirements stipulate that 1) at least four units of the major or three units of the minor be taken in residence at Puget Sound; 2) students earn at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in courses taken for the major or the minor; and 3) all courses taken for a major or minor must be taken for graded credit. Any exceptions to these stipulations are indicated in the major and minor degree requirements listed below.
Requirements for the Major
Each major consists of 10 units.
- Courses taken for an ALC major may not be used to satisfy requirements for a second ALC major or a minor.
- Only courses in which a student has received a grade of C- or better may be counted toward the major or minor.
- Each student must coordinate his or her program with an ALC faculty member. Variation of requirements is possible, as arranged by petition to the Director of Asian Studies.
Requirements for the Major in Chinese Language and Culture (BA)
- Six units in Chinese language, of which at least one must be at the 300 level and taken on the Tacoma campus.
- Four units of Chinese culture, of which at least two must be at the 300 level or above, taken on the Tacoma campus. Of the four, at least three must be chosen from the following courses: ALC, 225, 325, 345; ARTH 367, 369; CONN 305 HIST 245, 343, 344; IPE 388; PG 378, 379; PHIL 305; REL 234; SOAN 309. An additional unit may be chosen from the following courses: ALC 205; ARTH 278, 370, 371; HIST 349; HUM 330; PG 323; REL 332; SOAN 205; 395.
Requirements for the Major in Japanese Language and Culture (BA)
- Six units in Japanese language, of which at least one must be at the 300 level and taken on the Tacoma campus.
- Four units of Japanese culture, of which at least two must be at the 300 level or above, taken on the Tacoma campus. Of the four, at least three must be chosen from the following courses: ALC 310, 320, 330, 340, ARTH 368; HIST 248; PG 372; REL 233, 300, 328; SOAN 304. An additional unit may be chosen from the following courses: ALC 205; ARTH 278, 370, 371; HIST 349; HUM 330, 335; PG 323; REL 332; SOAN 205.
Requirements for the Major in Japanese Language and Literature (BA)
- Seven units in Japanese language, of which at least two must be at the 300 level, and one must be either JAPN 315, 325, 350, 360, 380, or 385.
- Three units from the following: ALC 205, 310, 320, 330.
Requirements for the Minor in Chinese
Completion of a minimum of five units in one language is required for the minor in Chinese.
Requirements for the Minor in Japanese
Completion of a minimum of five units in one language is required for the minor in Japanese.
Interdisciplinary Minor in Asian Studies
All students majoring in the Asian languages are strongly encouraged to augment these majors with the Interdisciplinary Minor in Asian Studies offered by the Asian Studies Program, thereby enhancing their major with a deeper and broader comprehension of Asian cultures and societies. Up to two courses taken for the ALC majors may be applied to the Asian Studies Minor. See requirements under the Asian Studies listing.