Asian American Studies

Welcome to the Asian American Studies Program

 

The Asian American Studies Program at CSUN is dedicated to exploring and understanding the experiences of Asian Americans. We aim to promote social justice, diversity, and cultural awareness through education and research.

What Is It?

Asian American Studies is opportunity and change.   An established field.  A growing field.  One of the hottest, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.   Opportunity.  Change.  Asian American Studies does more than watch.  It alters the status quo.  The status quo of book learning alone.  Of narrow specializations.  Of walls separating classrooms and communities.  Asian American Studies has something for you.  Practical knowledge.  Skills development.  Academic rigor.  Job training.  Community service.  Real-life preparation for the career you step into once you’ve graduated.  The help you want in preparing resumes or applying for graduate and professional schools.   

What Do I Study?

Family issues. Immigration. Politics. History. Law. Ethnic communities. Health matters. Sexualities.  Transnationalism. Literature. Art and culture. Community development. Psychology. Education. Critical thinking, solidarity, intersectionality, anti-racism, activism, (community) history. And a lot more. Good learning starts from a broad base.

Glenn Omatsu

The Glenn Omatsu House is a department, student, campus and community center. Founded in 1992 and then known as "the Asian House"

Find more about the Glenn Omatsu House

candle with peace symbol

The Department of Asian American Studies at CSUN grieves over the ongoing deprivation, mass suffering, death, and destruction in Israel and Palestine. 

Read the Department Statement on the War in Gaza

Your Journey Starts Here

Join our program today. Receive personalized advising, plan your commencement, and explore job openings. Let us guide you from student to professional!

Course Descriptions

Discover our current course offerings in Asan American Studies. Explore topics, theory, and activism. Shape your education with us.

Advising

Book your advising appointment with Dr. Joyce Pualani Warren

Opportunities

Discover the many scholarship opportunities the program offers!

Job Openings

Explore employment opportunities and kickstart your career! Visit our webpage for current opportunities and connect with the Career Center for support.

Department's Acting Chair

Dr. Gina Masequesmay

Jerome Richfield 340
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2–4 p.m.

  • Phone: 818-677-4966
  • Fax: 818-677-7094

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