Graduate: Asian Studies

The Asian Studies Graduate Certificate is awarded to individuals already admitted to a Georgetown University graduate program who have completed the relevant requirements. The graduate certificate is not open to students enrolled in the Master’s of Asian Studies Program, but to students in other graduate programs who wish to pursue intensive study of Asia.

Registration

It is important for students to declare their interest in the Graduate Certificate early to ensure future course planning for the following academic year. Effective July 1, 2024, students who wish to register for the certificate must do so by the following dates. Otherwise, they will not be eligible to enroll in the Asian Studies Graduate Certificate Program.

December 2024 Graduates – September 15, 2024
May 2025/August 2025 Graduates – January 31, 2025
December 2025 Graduates – September 15, 2025
May 2026/August 2026 Graduates – January 31, 2026

Candidates for the Asian Studies Graduate Certificate must register with the Asian Studies Program by completing the Graduate Certificate Registration Form. The form may be e-mailed to Robert Lyons at Robert.Lyons@georgetown.edu or may be hand delivered to ICC 302-B.

Requirements

To earn the Asian Studies Graduate Certificate, graduate students must complete the following requirements.

  • Language Proficiency: Candidates for the certificate must demonstrate proficiency in a language indigenous to Asia in one of the following ways:
    • Successful completion, with a grade of B or above, of two years of the language at Georgetown University
    • A specified grade of proficiency in US Government language testing
    • Passed a proficiency test at Georgetown University
    • Successful completion of other testing approved by the Director of Asian Studies
  • Coursework: 5 courses (15 credits) are required (not including acquisition level language courses) whose primary focus is on Asia from at least two areas of study including: Government, History, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Culture / Society.
    • If the Asian Studies connection is not explicit in the course title, the student can petition for the course to count towards the Asian Studies Graduate Certificate. The criteria includes at least 25% Asia related content in the syllabus and the final paper/project should focus on an aspect relate to Asia. Additionally, thesis papers focused on Asia written within thesis seminars also have the potential to count towards the Asian Studies Graduate Certificate. Course petitions, including syllabi, final papers, and a brief justification, can be directed to Robert Lyons.