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Georgetown's Asian Studies Program has announced a new Undergraduate Certificate in South Asian Studies. It is a certificate program for undergraduates who want a structured academic focus on South Asia, offered through the same program that has housed Georgetown's Asian Studies teaching and research for more than forty years. The announcement appears on the Asian Studies program site, which directs readers to a "Learn More" link for the certificate's details.
What the program is
The certificate sits within the Walsh School of Foreign Service's Asian Studies Program. That program was established over forty years ago to meet demand for rigorous academic study of Asia, based on the region's importance in global affairs. The South Asian Studies certificate extends that mission to a specific subregion at the undergraduate level.
Two things follow from this:
- It is a certificate, not a standalone degree — it is designed to be added alongside an undergraduate course of study.
- It is undergraduate-facing, distinguishing it from the program's graduate offerings such as the Master of Arts in Asian Studies (MASIA).
What the source does and does not specify
| Item | Status in the available source |
|---|---|
| Program name | Undergraduate Certificate in South Asian Studies |
| Host unit | Asian Studies Program, Walsh School of Foreign Service |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Regional focus | South Asia |
| Announcement status | Publicly announced on the program site |
| Course requirements, credits, eligibility, deadlines | Not stated in the available source |
| Tuition or fees | No pricing information provided |
Because the source does not list credit counts, required courses, language requirements, or application deadlines, treat any specific numbers you see elsewhere as unverified until you confirm them with the program.
How to get the actual requirements
The announcement points to a "Learn More" link. That page — not the news item — is where curriculum and eligibility details would live. If it does not answer your question, contact the Asian Studies Program directly through the contact information on its site.
Who this is likely for
The certificate fits undergraduates who are already pursuing a major and want a credential documenting sustained coursework on South Asia — for example, a student in international affairs, history, or a language-focused major who wants regional depth on their transcript. If you are looking for a full degree in South Asian studies, or for graduate-level study, this certificate is not that; the program's graduate track is the MASIA route.
A note on the program's wider activity
The same site shows the program's public programming, including a fireside chat with Her Excellency Kang Kyung-wha on Korean culture and soft power, and US-China conferences in 2024 and 2025. These indicate an active events and research calendar around the program, but they are separate from the certificate itself.