The Asian American Studies department helps students select the program and courses that best satisfy their individual needs and interests. Contact Department Chair Gina Masequesmay or AAS Academic Advisor Eunai Shrake at (818) 677-4966 to schedule an appointment. The College of Humanities (COH) Student Services Center/EOP reviews students’ progress to ensure that the requirements of a major or minor in Asian American Studies are fulfilled. Call (818) 677-4784 or (818) 677-4767 to schedule an appointment with the COH Student Services Center/EOP.

Students who are planning for careers in business, government, education, journalism, human services, urban planning, law and other related fields may find the major, double major or minor in Asian American Studies a suitable field of study. Those who are interested in the major or minor in Asian American Studies may consult with the department chair and process their paperwork with the Student Services Center in JR 240. The Asian American Studies department supports international education and encourages students to investigate opportunities for overseas and foreign language study. Of particular interest to Asian American Studies majors are study abroad opportunities throughout the Pacific Rim. For overseas studies, students should consult an advisor in the International and Exchange Student Center and a department advisor to coordinate their studies.

• Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity
• Culturally Innovative Talented Youth (C.I.T.Y.)
• Delta Lambda Chi Sorority
• Dreams to be Heard (Dreams)
• EOP Student Association (EOP)
• Filipino-American Student Association (FASA)
• Japanese Student Association
• Korean American Student Association (KASA)
• Nikkei Student Union (NSU)
• Northridge Indonesian Student Association (N.I.S.A.)
• South Asian Club (SAC)
• Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)

Credential Information

Students who are interested in applying Asian American Studies courses toward requirements for various teaching credentials should consult the Credential Office at (818) 677-2586 for more information.