The Asian languages faculty in the School of International Letters and Cultures offer a graduate program leading to an MA in Asian languages and civilizations with a concentration in Japanese. In addition to preparing some students for further academic training, the program helps to prepare students for jobs relating to Japan (in fields such as law, business, journalism and translation) and for entrance into professional schools. Students who see higher-level understanding of the language and culture Japan as a valuable asset to a professional career are an ideal fit for this program, as are students who want to pursue doctoral studies in the same or a closely related field.