East Asian Area Studies MA

The East Asian Area Studies (EAAS) Master of Arts is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide advanced academic background in East Asia. Candidates are able to design a program of study based on individual scholarly and professional goals, concentrating on one country (China, Japan, or Korea) or developing region-wide expertise. For more information on the admission requirements for the East Asian Area Studies MA Program, please click here.

Applications are accepted for the fall semester only. All applicants must apply through the USC online application system. 

Refer to the USC Graduate Admissions website for a step-by-step admission guideline to help you easily navigate the application process here: https://gradadm.usc.edu/apply/

The Admissions Committee will only review completed applications with all required test scores and supporting documents submitted by the application deadline of January 6, 2023, for the 2023-2024 academic year.

USC/UCLA Cross-Enrollment
As a part of a cooperative program between USC and UCLA, graduate students may be eligible to take courses at the other school as part of their degree program. 
Please see the USC/UCLA Resource Sharing Program Cross-Enrollment Procedures for USC Students.

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