Program Type: Undergraduate
Degree Awarded: Select the degree to view its requirements and four-year plan.
Department: World Languages and Literatures
In our Bachelor of Arts in Japanese, students develop language proficiency and critical thinking skills that are indispensable for a variety of career paths: linguistic proficiency to communicate effectively in informal and formal situations in a global environment, cultural awareness and intercultural competence, and appreciation of diversity both in the context of their home culture and globally. Additionally, the Japanese program and the World Languages and Literatures Department offer many international cultural experiences on campus and in the community throughout the school year that immerse students in the Japanese language and culture.
Dr. Caryn Connelly
Department Chair
connellyc1@nku.edu
Graduating Year: 2016
Education: International Studies Major and Japanese Minor
Career: Cybersecurity and Intelligence
What they do: Intelligence Analyst at Aon Cyber Solutions
Necessary job skills: Fluent in Japanese, critical thinking, research skills
Career path: After graduating from 51ÊÓƵ, Kassi obtained a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University. She specialized in the region of Asia, foreign policy and global negotiation and conflict management.
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A variety of financial assistance is available, from grants to scholarships, loans to veteran benefits.