Admission to the MA in Asian Studies

In addition to the general University requirements, candidates should have a strong background in Asian Studies and/or in one of the disciplines in which the department offers courses.

Applicants are required to submit a 300-400 word personal statement describing their:

• academic achievements;
  

• research interests; and
  

• career goals.

Candidates for the dual master’s degree program must apply independently to each degree program, indicating that they intend to follow the joint Asian Studies and Diplomacy and International Relations program if admitted.

Applicants for admission to the Master of Arts in Asian Studies with a Track in Teaching Chinese Language and Culture should demonstrate a strong proficiency in both English and Chinese. All non-native speakers of Chinese are required to take the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), a national standard Chinese language proficiency test. International students and those who have received their baccalaureate degrees from universities outside the United States are required to submit official TOEFL scores.

The deadline for graduate applications is July 1. Individuals interested in applying for a graduate assistantship should apply by March 30. Applications are also accepted for the spring semester and due on November 1.

Prospective students may apply online or download a print application. Questions should be directed to (973) 761-9430 or e-mail artsci@shu.edu.