Asian Studies, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
As an Asian studies minor, you will develop analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills while learning about the cultures, history, and languages of Asian countries. You will complete courses from two or more departments, such as American Studies, Anthropology, Business, Communications, Film, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, and Sociology. You also have the opportunity to study Chinese.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (12 Credits)
Twelve credits chosen from the courses of two or more departments as specified below.
No more than six credits in languages may be used toward the minor.
Each course must be completed with a grade of C- or higher. At least six of these credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.
Courses presented for this minor may not be counted toward the major in any of the participating departments.
- American Studies 1001
- Anthropology 2140, 3260, 3155, 3185
- Business 3170, 3175, 5000, 5001
- Chinese 2810, 2020, 2030, 2431–2437, 3610, 3615, 3616, 3640, 3645, 3710, 3662, 5070
- Chinese 3910 or English 3192
- Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders 1619
- Film 2128, 3202
- Health and Nutrition Sciences 7162X (can be taken for undergraduate credit with permission of chair)
- History 3534, 3530, 3535, 3536, 3538, 3532, 3543, 3545, 3548, 3554, 3557, 3337, 3373, 3352, 3317
- Philosophy 3307, 3722
- Political Science 3308
- Religion 3020, 3040
- Sociology 2601
- Theater 3505
The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of History offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
