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Program RequirementsThe department of Pacific and Asian Studies offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Master of Arts. The MA includes course work and the writing of a thesis or major research paper. Students may choose either a Long Thesis option or a Short Thesis option. Both options require 15 units of work. Master’s – Long Thesis Option
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| PAAS 500 | Theories of the Pacific Region |
| PAAS 520 | Special Topics in Pacific Studies |
| PAAS 550 | Research Methodologies |
| PAAS 590 | Directed Studies |
Normally, students must complete the following four 1.5 unit courses for the Literary and Textual Studies Stream:
| PAAS 501 | Cultural, Literary and Linguistic Theories in Asia-Pacific Studies |
| PAAS 521 | Special Topics in Asia-Pacific Literature, Linguistics and Culture |
| PAAS 550 | Research Methodologies |
| PAAS 590 | Directed Studies |
Other Requirements 
In the case of students whose research topic requires them to use original language materials, supervisors may require additional language courses or a period of study overseas either before admission or during the course of the program.
Thesis
In this program, students write a thesis (PAAS 599) of 90-120 pages.
Oral Examination
There will be a final oral examination of the thesis, ideally occurring towards the end of the second year of the student’s program.
Program Length
The MA degree generally takes two years to complete, including the thesis, and normally requires the first year of study on campus as a full-time student.
No later than January 31 of the first year of study, the student will have formed her/his supervisory committee in consultation with the student’s supervisor.
The student may submit her/his thesis proposal to all members of the supervisory committee once the student has completed his/her mock proposal defense no earlier than April 1st and no later than June 30th of the first year of study.
Master’s – Short Thesis Option
This program requires 9 units of course work and a 6-unit thesis.
Course Requirements
Normally students must complete the following 1.5 unit courses for the Area Studies Stream: PAAS 500, 520, 550 and 590. Normally, students must complete the following 1.5 unit courses for the Literary and Textual Studies Stream: PAAS 501, 521, 550 and 590. Students may also select from among the following electives: PAAS 580 or PAAS 590 (taught by faculty member other than supervisor). Students may also take one undergraduate course numbered 300 or higher for graduate credit (subject to approval by the Graduate Adviser). Additional courses may be taken from other departments, up to a maximum of 3 units, selected in consultation with the Graduate Adviser and the student’s supervisor, and with permission of the other departments.
Other Requirements
In the case of students whose research topic requires them to use original language materials, supervisors may require additional language courses or a period of study overseas either before admission or during the course of the program.
Thesis
In this program, students write a thesis (PAAS 599) of 70-90 pages.
Oral Examination
There will be a final oral examination of the thesis, ideally occurring towards the end of the second year of the student’s program.
Program Length
The MA degree generally takes two years to complete, including the thesis, and normally requires the first year of study on campus as a full-time student.
No later than January 31 of the first year of study, the student will have formed her/his supervisory committee in consultation with the student’s supervisor.
The student may submit her/his thesis proposal to all members of the supervisory committee once the student has completed his/her mock proposal defense no earlier than April 1st and no later than June 30th of the first year of study.
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