The Japanese Studies major consists of 33 credits, including 1) at least 24 credits from JAPN courses, at least 9 of those credits must be taught in Japanese; and 2) 6 credits from outside the program. Majors are encouraged to study abroad in Japan after completing at least JAPN 102 ; up to 9 credits my be counted from courses taken at universities in Japan and applied toward JAPN electives and/or Interdisciplinary electives, with approval.