Program in East Asia: Regional Studies

Other Information
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/weai/marsea.html

Degree Programs: Full-Time/Part-Time: Free-Standing M.A.

Chair: Myron L. Cohen, Ph.D.
914 International Affairs
Tel: 212.854.1739

The M.A. in East Asian Regional Studies is designed for those wishing to focus on a social science approach to modern East Asia. The program provides interdisciplinary training (intensive exposure to the politics, international relations, modern history, culture and society of the region) with a country or area (China, Japan, Korea or Tibet) of focus. The program, generally completed in one year, is tailored to meet the needs of individuals entering professional careers, mid-career professionals, students preparing for entry to doctoral programs, and those pursuing a professional degree, such as the J.D. or M.B.A., who want to gain regional expertise.

Special Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed below, all students must submit 1 official transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a Statement of Academic Purpose and 3 letters of evaluation from academic sources. All international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English, must submit scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS. For more information, refer to our Admissions Information and Frequently Asked Questions pages.


DEGREE:

Master's Only

   

Deadline for Fall Admission

April 1

Deadline for Spring Admission

October 1

Resume/CV

yes

Writing Sample

no

GRE General

yes

GRE Subject

no

Miscellaneous

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