# Japanese (Associate in Arts Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Japanese

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/japanese/

The Japanese program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan on transferring to pursue a bachelor's degree in Japanese. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements or electives required by the transfer institution, as many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements. Students should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units of credit (including major and general education courses).
-   Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or “P” or better.
-   Complete a general education pattern of courses (see Associate Degrees).
-   Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:

-   Communicate in the Japanese language at the Intermediate Mid level of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and N4 level of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).
-   Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of cultural differences of Japanese speaking communities in comparison to their own culture and the dominant culture of the United States.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| JAPN 101 | Elementary Japanese (First Semester) | 4 |
| JAPN 102 | Elementary Japanese (Second Semester) | 4 |
| JAPN 201 | Intermediate Japanese (Third Semester) | 4 |
| JAPN 202 | Intermediate Japanese (Fourth Semester) | 4 |
| **Select three (3) units from the following courses.** | | 3 |
| JAPN 121 | Introduction to Japanese Culture |  |
| JAPN 123 | Japanese Anime and Manga |  |
| JAPN 210 | Intermediate Conversation I and Reading |  |
| JAPN 211 | Intermediate Conversation II and Writing |  |
| **Total Units** | | **19** |