东亚研究硕士学位（MA）旨在通过跨国家，历史和学科领域对东亚进行广泛的研究，为学生提供东亚的文化素养。东亚研究的文学硕士要求至少30个单元的10门课程。学位培训始于“东亚研究核心研讨会”（如果提供）。此外，至少必须完成两次实质性写作研讨会。一门东亚语言的准备时间为三年（或同等水平），该学位课程通常不超过12个学分。<br> <br>东亚研究的文学硕士可能需要三个学期完成，尽管学生可以选择停留四个学期，以便进行第二年的语言学习。允许一项独立研究。一年级的学生不允许参加真正的独立学习或指导阅读课程。有时，在教
The Master's degree (M.A.) in East Asian Studies aims to provide students with cultural literacy in East Asia by offering a broad-ranging study of East Asia across national, historical, and disciplinary boundaries. The M.A. in East Asian Studies requires 10 courses for a minimum of 30 units. The degree training begins with the Core Seminar in East Asian Studies (when offered). In addition, at least two substantial writing seminars must be completed. Three years (or the equivalent) of preparation in one East Asian language is required, with no more than 12 credits of language normally applying toward the degree.<br><br>The M.A. in East Asian Studies may be completed in three semesters, though students may choose to stay for four semesters, allowing for a second full year of language study. One independent study is allowed. First-year students are not permitted to enroll in a true independent study or guided readings course. Occasionally students are allowed to take upper-level undergraduate courses for graduate credit under special arrangements with the approval of the instructor and DGS. Students wishing to complete the degree with a thesis generally stay for four semesters, the thesis is in addition to the 30 credits of language and field credit.