Introduction
Area studies programs focus on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of different cultures.
Specific programs included in this major:
- African Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Area Studies, Other
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Balkans Studies
- Baltic Studies
- Canadian Studies
- Caribbean Studies
- Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Commonwealth Studies
- East Asian Studies
- European Studies/Civilization
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Irish Studies
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Korean Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies
- Polish Studies
- Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
- Russian Studies
- Scandinavian Studies
- Slavic Studies
- South Asian Studies
- Southeast Asian Studies
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- Tibetan Studies
- Ukraine Studies
- Ural-Altaic and Central Asian Studies
- Western European Studies
Careers You Qualify For With This Major
Schools That Offer This Major
| School | City |
|---|---|
| Central Lakes College - Brainerd | Brainerd |
| Central Lakes College - Online | Brainerd |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Mankato |
| St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud |
Related Majors
College Preparation
In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:
- Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
- Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
- Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
- See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
- Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose
Learn more about Programs of Study at your high school.