Dec 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Middle Eastern Studies Minor


Requirements


In order to earn a minor in Middle Eastern Studies, students must complete a total of 30 credits, with a minor grade point average of 2.00 or above, including the following: 

History


Choose one of the following history courses (5 credits):

Religion


Choose one of the following religion courses (5 credits)

Electives


Choose 20 credits from courses approved as Middle Eastern Studies minor electives. Courses not selected for History and/or Religion requirements may count as electives:

Experiential Learning (optional)


It is strongly recommended that students:

  • Participate in a short or quarter-long Study Abroad program in a Middle Eastern or North Africa country. Up to 15 credits from other Universities (including regional language courses such as Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, or Turkish) may apply towards the minor.
  • Conduct an internship with a Middle Eastern related organization (INST 4950 - International Studies Internship ). Up to 5 credits can count towards Minor electives.

Note:


Courses selected for the minor in Middle Eastern Studies may include those which fulfill university core or elective requirements and those taken to fulfill a major. See policy for Undergraduate Minors (84-1 ) for more information.