The Center for Ethnic Studies now offers a Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Asian American Studies (AAS)! The Asian American Studies Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization (GIS) provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary research to understand the rich and complex layers—political, social, cultural, and historical forces—that shape and inform Asian American peoples in the US and that they in turn shape in their political, educational, cultural, and historical struggle and participation. Read more about the Asian American Studies GIS, including course requirements, on this page.

The AAS GIS requires 12 hours of graduate-level coursework. These hours must include at least three different courses, at least one of which must be taught by a faculty member affiliated with Asian American Studies. Students interested in the GIS should consult with the Asian American Studies program director and Faculty Advisor for the GIS, Martin Joseph Ponce (Joe) , or Director of the Center for Ethnic Studies, Namiko Kunimoto, regarding a plan of study. Once the director(s) has confirmed the plan, the student can submit the GIS application form through the Graduate School's online portal, GradForms.