Middle Eastern Studies Certificate

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The Middle Eastern Studies Certificate is a 15-credit program that allows students to pursue studies that focus on one or more disciplinary areas focused on the Middle East. Students who wish to pursue graduate-level studies and/or a career in a Middle Eastern-related field may want to add this credential to their main academic preparation. Others who have an interest in Middle Eastern society and culture can also benefit from this certificate.

Required Courses: 15

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HIST 207 - The History of the Middle East Credits: 3
HIST 331 - Modern Middle East Credits: 3
HIST 338 - The History of Iran Credits: 3
HIST 339 - Jihad and the Origins of Islamist Movements in the Middle East Credits: 3
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PLSC 339 - Jihad and the Origins of Islamist Movements in the Middle East Credits: 3
PLSC 384 - Political Systems: Middle East Credits: 3
RLST 380 - Islam Credits: 3

Total Certificate Requirements: 15

(1) Courses need to be in at least two different prefixes.

(2) The subject matter varies in rotating topic courses (e.g., HIST 497 , RLST 485 etc.); and special topics courses (i.e. classes numbered 281 and 481). When concerned with the Middle East, these courses can count towards the certificate with the approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator.

(3) Three credits of an appropriate internship can count towards the certificate with the approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator.

(4) No more than 6 transfer credits may be counted towards the certificate.

(5) No more than 3cr from an appropriate language class may be counted towards the certificate.