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Middle East Studies Minor

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Middle East studies is an interdisciplinary minor with courses in

  • Art
  • Architecture
  • History
  • Gender Studies

  • Politics
  • Religion
  • Anthropology
  • Foreign Languages

As the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the Middle East occupies a central place in the spiritual and historical development of human civilizations.

The persistence of conflict and violence in the region makes an understanding of the Middle East essential for a global citizen. A Middle East studies minor prepares students for a range of careers including public service, international business, law and nonprofit work.

The Middle East studies Minor requires 15 credit hours of coursework. All prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment in the following courses.

  • ARAB 101 Elementary Arabic I (3 hrs.)
  • ARAB 102 Elementary Arabic II (3 hrs.)
  • RELG 202 Religions of the World: Middle Eastern (3 hrs.)

Choose Two: (6 hrs.)

  • ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic III (3 hrs.)
  • ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic IV (3 hrs.)
  • ARTH 371 Early Islamic Art and Architecture (3 hrs.)
  • HIST 241 Muslim Societies Since 1500 (3 hrs.)
  • PLSC 312 Islam and the West (Study Abroad) (3 hrs.)
  • PLSC 360 Islam and the Politics in the Modern Middle East (3 hrs.)
  • PLSC 375 Arab-Israeli Conflict (3 hrs.)

Other courses may count for the Middle East Studies minor upon approval of the program director.