Master of Arts in Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies

SUNY Stony Brook University

Applicants for admission to the Masters program are expected to hold a Bachelors degree (in any field) and have basic proficiency (two years of formal study or equivalent) in at least one Asian language. Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

Undergraduate transcript

Official report of GRE scores

Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)

Three letters of recommendation

Official report of TOEFL scores (for international applicants from non-English speaking countries)

The Asian language requirement may be met in the following ways:

A. Equivalent course-work: Students who have completed at least two years (12 credits) of college-level course-work in an Asian language will be deemed to have met the language eligibility requirement.

B. Individualized Plan: Students who do not meet the language eligibility requirement through previous course-work must, upon entering the program, consult with the Graduate Director to develop an individualized plan to establish basic Asian language proficiency through one of the following four options:

1. By passing a Challenge Exam in an Asian Language

2. By passing another examination approved by the Graduate Director.

3. By completing Asian Language Coursework after admission (NB: Such course credits are remedial, however, and as such will NOT count toward completion of the M.A. degree)

4. By participating in a semester-long or year-long academic Study Abroad program in an Asian country