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College Of Arts And Sciences

Japanese Studies

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Why Japanese Studies?

In completing the minor in Japanese Studies, students take a series of courses centering on the history and civilization of Japan while keeping in view Japan's close ties with China and Korea. Students choose courses for the minor with the approval of the director of the minor.

AREAS OF STUDY:

  • Language
  • Literature
  • History
  • Business

Ready to take the next step?

SAMPLE COURSES:

  • Japanese History and Civilization
  • Japanese Literature in the Feminine Domain
  • Modern Japan
  • Advanced Japanese

ADMISSION INFO:

Completion of the minor requires 18-19 credits.

After Graduation

Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.

CAREER OPTIONS:

  • Purchasing Agent
  • International Tax Consultant
  • Japanese Literature Translator
  • Language Instructor / Teacher
  • Bilingual Export Coordinator

RECENT EMPLOYERS:

  • JET Program USA
  • The Northridge Group, Inc.
  • Canon USA
  • Council on Foreign Relations
  • PwC

Interested in this Minor?

Department of Asian and Asian American Studies

Chair: Sachiko Murata

Office: 1046 Humanities

Phone: (631) 632-7690

College Of Arts And Sciences

Japanese Studies

Back to all Programs

Why Japanese Studies?

In completing the minor in Japanese Studies, students take a series of courses centering on the history and civilization of Japan while keeping in view Japan's close ties with China and Korea. Students choose courses for the minor with the approval of the director of the minor.

AREAS OF STUDY:

  • Language
  • Literature
  • History
  • Business

Ready to take the next step?

SAMPLE COURSES:

  • Japanese History and Civilization
  • Japanese Literature in the Feminine Domain
  • Modern Japan
  • Advanced Japanese

ADMISSION INFO:

Completion of the minor requires 18-19 credits.

After Graduation

Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.

CAREER OPTIONS:

  • Purchasing Agent
  • International Tax Consultant
  • Japanese Literature Translator
  • Language Instructor / Teacher
  • Bilingual Export Coordinator

RECENT EMPLOYERS:

  • JET Program USA
  • The Northridge Group, Inc.
  • Canon USA
  • Council on Foreign Relations
  • PwC

Interested in this Minor?

Department of Asian and Asian American Studies

Chair: Sachiko Murata

Office: 1046 Humanities

Phone: (631) 632-7690

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