Overview

Department of Religious Studies / Department of Religious Studies is located in Rosemead, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Religious studies	Comparative religions
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Religious studies	Buddhism
Master of Arts (MA)	Religious studies	Comparative religious studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Religious studies	Buddhist studies

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	6
Doctoral Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduation with bachelor's degree or graduation from recognized Buddhist college. Varies Thesis or comprehensive exam, competency in language associated with Buddhist Canon literature
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 12 research units

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 15th	March 15th	No
Spring deadline	November 15th	November 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduation with bachelor's degree or graduation from recognized Buddhist college.
Master's Degree Requirements	BA in religious studies, theology, philosophy or equivalent from an accredited university; official transcript; three letters of recommendation; essay
Doctoral Degree Requirements	BA in religious studies, theology, philosophy or equivalent from an accredited university; official transcript; three letters of recommendation; essay

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

30

Total Graduate Students

36%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	Not Reported
Black or African American	3.33%
White or Caucasian	20%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	33.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	3.33%
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	3.33%

Gender

Male (53%)

Female (46%)

Faculty

6

Total faculty

Full-time - 6

Part-time - 0

Location & Contact

Address 1409 Walnut Grove Avenue
Rosemead, CA  91770
United States

Contact Dr. Jane Iwamura
Chair
Email: janei@uwest.edu
Phone: 626-571-8811 ext. 342
Fax: 626-571-1413

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