To receive the A.M. in Regional Studies—East Asia, a student must satisfy the requirements established by GSAS for all master's degree candidates as well as those additionally determined by the RSEA Committee. These may be grouped into four categories; in brief, they are:

o Residence: Register and pay tuition for at least one year as a full-time student (minimum GSAS requirement). RSEA is normally a two-year program.

o Academic: Ordinarily, satisfactorily complete 16 half-courses of instruction, of which at least eight must satisfy the RSEA East Asian course requirements, as defined by the Committee.

o Language: Achieve proficiency in an East Asian language at least to the level of a completed third-year Harvard language course or the equivalent.

o Thesis: Submit an approved research paper that meets the RSEA Committee's standards for a master's thesis.

Note: The information provided here is an outline only. Degree candidates should refer to the more detailed information provided and the GSAS Handbook, and consult with the Program Administrator or Committee Chair for any clarification of the RSEA degree requirements.