This center is sponsored by School of International Service, American Univeristy and Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. It aims to assist graduate students in their research and studies on Chinese society, politics and foreign policy.

■Regular Courses

    Students can take regular courses at the program with the expectation of an extra paper and other requirements.

■Assisted Research

    The program will support graduate students with matching Chinese experts to their research projects.

■Graduate Seminar

    This is required of all students. Major issues in Chinese politics and society will be discussed along with different views from Chinese and American scholars.

■Internships

    Like undergraduates, graduate students can partake in internships.

Student Comments

●"The Beijing Program of Asian Studies was exactly the type of program I was looking for. I felt the program's greatest strength was the large number of diverse opportunities available for students. With language classes, academic classes, internships and travelling there was something for everyone."
                 --Mike Kiselycznyk, University of Denver

●"The Beijing Program was a tremendous experience I will not soon forget. For an introduction to the culture, or for more advanced study, this program has it all. The language teachers are the best I've ever learned from. The staff is willing to go out of their way to 'make it happen', whether it's an internship at a top company or a research project."
                 --Patrick Besha, American University, author of Village Democracy and Social Unrest in China