Area Studies Center

Housed in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Area Studies Center plays a pivotal role in internationalizing our campus and coordinating the following programs:

African and African American Studies minor	website: www.gvsu.edu/aaas
East Asian Studies minor	website: www.gvsu.edu/eas
Latin American Studies minor	website: www.gvsu.edu/las
Middle East Studies minor	website: www.gvsu.edu/mes
Chinese Studies major	website: www.gvsu.edu/eas

In addition to dozens of classes which introduce students to the complexities of the major world regions, the Area Studies Center organizes numerous events which expose the university, as well as the community at large, to the many issues and wonders of our shrinking world. The Area Studies Center annually coordinates over 40 events which intellectually nourish and culturally enrich GVSU. The activities of the Area Studies Center are supported by dedicated joint appointees and associate faculty across the university.