Japanese StudiesBachelor of Arts

Why study Japanese Studies at Gustavus?

A degree in Japanese Studies will open career advancement opportunities with and related to a global economic power. At Gustavus, your Japanese Studies education will also extend far beyond language skills as you will take courses on literature and art, history, politics, and religion. Japanese Studies majors also study in Japan for at least one semester.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Japanese Studies will be on your class schedule.

  • JPN-270Modern Japanese Literature and Culture in English Translation
  • JPN-145Discover Japan: Language Life and Culture in Tokyo
  • JPN-175History of Pre-modern East Asia
  • JPN-271Japanese Film
Sara Baxter ’23, Japanese Major

“Studying abroad gave me opportunities to dive deeper into subjects on Japanese culture.”

Sara Baxter ’23, Japanese Major

What can I do with a degree in Japanese Studies?

The Japanese Studies major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Foreign Service
  • Translation
  • Interpretation
  • Counseling
  • Cultural Center Administration
  • International Organizations
$49,253
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members
15  pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines

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