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2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

South and Southeast Asian Studies Minor


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Introduction

The Minor in South and Southeast Asian Studies builds significant knowledge of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia through the study of culture, religion, history, literature, gender, art, film, and other disciplinary approaches. Students take two core introductory courses (HUMA 271 and HIST 220), plus listed electives or other courses under advisement. For advising or more information regarding the minor, contact the Program Advisor (Prof. Michael Slouber) or the Global Humanities and Religions Department Office.

Why Consider a South and Southeast Asian Studies Minor?

This Minor provides in depth background and cultural literacy about a crucially important part of the world and its significant diaspora populations.

Student Resources

Department Website: Global Humanities and Religions

Contact information:

  • Minor Advisor: Michael Slouber, Bond Hall 170, 360-650-7649, sloubem@wwu.edu
  • Academic Department Manager: Maureen Christman, Bond Hall 152, 360-650-3030, chris41@wwu.edu

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

Sample Careers: Attorney, Teacher, Professor, Librarian, Writer, Business Administrator, Historian, Non-Profit Organization Administrator, Congressional Aide, Research Assistant, Editor, Lobbyist

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Contact the Program Advisor (Prof. Michael Slouber) as soon as possible. There are no prerequisites for declaring the minor. 

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements (26-30 credits)


Required Lower-Division Courses


Electives


❑ Select four additional elective courses, either from the list below or other electives under advisement. Only one course at the 200 level can be counted in this category.

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