日语学习专业需要35个学分：日语课程中至少23个学分（日语除外），海外学习2个学分，3个学分以及英语（选修）日本课程的9个学分。日语专业论文必须占3个学分，其中23个学分需要日语（JPNS 290）。如果学生在经济上或学术上无法满足出国留学要求，则可以在获得顾问批准的情况下协商其他选择。对当今个人和专业成功至关重要的是对国际语言和文化的了解。Lehigh的现代语言和文学专业的主修或辅修专业为当今全球社区的任何职业生涯提供了出色的准备。我们的教师既是国际活跃的学者，又是热情的老师，他们致力于使每个学生的经历
The major in Japanese studies requires 35 credits: a minimum 23 credits from Japanese language courses beyond Japanese 2, 3 credits from Study Abroad, and 9 credits from courses on Japan taught in English (electives). 3 credits of 23 credits in Japanese language must be for a major paper (JPNS 290). If a student is financially or academically unable to fulfill study abroad requirement, other options could be negotiated with an advisor's approval. Critical to personal and professional success in today's world is knowledge of international languages and cultures. A major or minor in Modern Languages and Literatures at Lehigh provides excellent preparation for any professional career in today's global community. Our faculty members are both internationally active scholars and enthusiastic teachers who are committed to making each student's experience unique. Our department offers training in eight languages, courses in literature, culture, and film, as well as basic courses in international communication. Students can major or minor in Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish, and minor in Russian. We also teach Arabic and Hebrew. We strongly encourage all our majors and minors to take advantage of the many study abroad opportunities that Lehigh offers.