Chinese Studies, B.A.

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1	Chinese Studies, B.A.
2	College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
3	International Studies Program
4	Catalog Year: 2025
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6	This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory, and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan
7	The below plan is based on WRT 1050: Composition I Writing Placement
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9	Semester One (16 Credit Hours)
10	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
11	IS 2100: Perspectives on China	4	Passing		Satisfies major requirement and Global Perspectives general education category.
12	CHE 1140: Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture I	4	Passing		Or higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent CHE courses leading up to CHE upper-level in the major.
13	WRT 1050: Composition I	4	C	WRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placement	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
14	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
15	CAS 1000: CAS Advantage - Freshman Leadership and Professional Skills Development I	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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17	Semester Two (16 Credit Hours)
18	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
19	CHE 1150: Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture II	4	Passing	CHE 1140 or placement	Or higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent CHE courses leading up to CHE upper-level in the major.
20	WRT 1060: Composition II	4	C	WRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placement	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
21	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
22	CAS 1001: CAS Advantage - Freshman Leadership and Professional Skills Development II	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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24	Semester Three (16 Credit Hours)
25	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
26	CHE 2140: Second Year Chinese I	4	Passing	One year of college Chinese or equivalent	Or higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent CHE courses leading up to CHE upper-level in the major.
27	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
28	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
29	CAS 2000: CAS Advantage - Sophomore Leadership and Professional Skills Development I	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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31	Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
32	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
33	Chinese Studies Elective (2 of 4)	4	Passing		See catalog for course options
34	Japanese/South Asian Studies Course (2 of 3)	4	Passing		See catalog for course options
35	CHE 2150: Second Year Chinese II	4	Passing	CHE 2140 or placement	Or higher by placement. Prerequisite to CHE upper-level in the major.
36	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
37	CAS 2001: CAS Advantage - Sophomore Leadership and Professional Skills Development II	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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39	Semester Five (16 Credit Hours)
40	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
41	Chinese Studies Elective (3 of 4)	4	Passing		See catalog for course options
42	CHE 3000/4000 level (CHE 3140 recommended)	4	Passing		See catalog for course options
43	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing		See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
44	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
45	CAS 3000: CAS Advantage - Junior Leadership and Professional Skills Development I	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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47	Semester Six (16 Credit Hours)
48	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
49	Chinese Studies Elective (4 of 4)	4	Passing		See catalog for course options
50	CHE 3000/4000 level (CHE 3160+3180 recommended)	4	Passing		See catalog for course options
51	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing		See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
52	Elective	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
53	CAS 3001: CAS Advantage - Junior Leadership and Professional Skills Development II	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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55	Semester Seven (16 Credit Hours)
56	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
57	Japanese/South Asian Studies Course (3 of 3)	4	Passing		See catalog for course options
58	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing		See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
59	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
60	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
61	CAS 4000: CAS Advantage - Senior Leadership and Professional Skills Development I	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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63	Semester Eight (12 Credit Hours)
64	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
65	IS 4995: Directed Research in International Studies	4	Passing	Senior standing and permission of program chairperson and instructor	Must have a subject matter relevant to Chinese Studies in order to count in major.
66	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
67	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
68	CAS 4001: CAS Advantage - Senior Leadership and Professional Skills Development II	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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70	Sample Schedule Notes:
71	Courses cannot double-count in both the Primary and Complementary Area requirements.
72	Students may choose between Japanese Studies or South Asian Studies as their complementary area.
73	Students pursuing a major in Chinese Studies may simultaneously pursue a minor in Chinese.
74	Students in the Chinese Studies major are strongly encouraged to consider study abroad.
75	Capstone is NOT WIM. Should also be mindful of choosing a WIG.
76	WIM options: PS 3050 (Chinese Studies Elective) (will be in catalog for 2023, on DPOE Memo for 2022 and earlier). There are NO CHE courses that are WIM.
77	WIG options in major: IS 2400 (Chinese/South Asian Studies Course)
78	Addtional coursework may be allowable for major credit with approval of International Studies program director or faculty adviser. See catalog for options.
79	Not all class options are available each semester. Students should work with an adviser and the program director to plan accordingly.
80	Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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82	CAS Exploratory Requirement
83	In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
84	A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST, ACC, etc.) or a predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
85	Alternatively, earning a double major or degree, completion of a minor or concentration, or completion of honors college requirements (including HC 3900) satisfies the exploratory requirement.
86	Note: CAS Exploratory can be fulfilled within the major automatically if 12 credits of Chinese language (CHE) coursework is all taken at OU
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88	Degree Requirements	Credits	Note
89	General Education	36	Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
90	Diversity	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
91	WIM/WIGE/Capstone	Included	Be mindful of WIG and WIM. Some General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
92	CAS Exploratory Requirement	0	Most students will use CHE 1150, CHE 2140, and CHE 2150 (and/or CHE 3XXX/4XXX) for Exploratory.
93	Major	44
94	Electives	32-44	44 if Exploratory is all CHE courses being taken for major.
95	Total Credits:	124
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