Asian Studies provides the following graduate programs: M.A., Ph.D., and two concurrent M.A. degrees with Journalism (M.J.) and Law (J.D.). The M.A. program is intended for applicants who wish to take a terminal interdisciplinary M.A. degree as well as for those who wish to ultimately obtain a research degree in a departmental Ph.D. program. The program is subdivided into four geographical regions: East Asia (China), Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program is open only to students who first complete the M.A. program. Students in the Ph.D. program must be intellectually focused and must master the methodological aspects of the humanities and/or social sciences in pursuing their studies. Additionally, an innovative step enhancing employment opportunities for graduates of Asian Studies are the concurrent degree programs offered in conjunction with the Graduate School of Journalism (M.A./M.J.) and the Boalt School of Law (M.A./J.D.).
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M.A. in International and Area Studies ( IAS)
The MA degree in International and Area Studies is a two-year Masters program available to graduate students who have already completed at least one semester of work in one of UC Berkeley's professional or academic graduate programs. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to complement other graduate degree work by providing the fundamentals of contemporary international issues and/or detailed knowledge on particular world regions or countries. Students tailor the content of their programs within a defined framework to suit their interests.
The program is well suited for students interested in acquiring the cultural expertise needed in many of today’s globally focused careers in both the profit and not-for-profit sectors. It also provides a solid framework for continued studies at the Ph.D. level in a variety of fields of inquiry.
The M.A. program is a two-year program that allows students to pursue a diverse curriculum in Latin American Studies spanning a wide range of departments and professional schools, including the schools of Natural Resources, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Welfare, Journalism, Law, Education, and Environmental Design.
Students begin by taking courses that offer a broad overview of the field of Latin American Studies and introduces them to the Latin Americanist research at Berkeley. Students then work closely with individual faculty to define their particular areas of interest and research. Further coursework, research and field work culminate in either a thesis project or comprehensive oral exam.
The M.A. program provides an opportunity for collective learning and collaboration as students develop research skills and specialized knowledge in the field. Students are encouraged to draw on the considerable resources of the Center for Latin American Studies.
Rotary Center for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution ( RIPC)
The Rotary Foundation has selected the University of California, Berkeley as one of the seven worldwide Rotary Center for International Studies in Peace in Conflict Resolution. Each year, up to ten new Rotary World Peace Scholars will be selected by Rotary International to study in a two-year Master's level degree program emphasizing human rights, peace and conflict resolution, and international studies.
Specific questions regarding the fellowship application process as well as eligibility and selection criteria for the Rotary World Scholars Program should be directed to Rotary International Educational Programs at: rotarycenters@rotary.org.
More information on the UC Berkeley Rotary progam.