Program Overview
The Arab and Islamic Studies Certificate offers undergraduate students a comprehensive understanding of Arab and Islamic cultures, economies, and politics. The program enhances cross-cultural communication skills, preparing students for careers related to the Arab and Islamic worlds. It includes courses on Islam, Middle Eastern history, politics, and cultures. To complement their learning, students are encouraged to develop Arabic language proficiency.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Arab and Islamic Studies Certificate is an undergraduate academic certificate designed to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills about Arab and Islamic cultures, economies, societies, and politics. The program aims to help students develop cross-cultural communication skills and enhance their competitiveness to enter a professional program or occupation related to the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Other:
- The certificate is open to all majors.
- It is administered by the International Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in collaboration with the Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Institute (CAMCSI) in the College of Visual Arts and Design.
- Students are strongly encouraged to achieve Arabic language proficiency through the level of ARBC 1020 by completing coursework or through examinations.
- The program includes the following courses:
- Islam and its Empires (3 hrs)
- Modern Middle Eastern History (3 hrs)
- Middle East Politics (3 hrs)
- Cultures and Civilizations of the Middle East (3 hrs)
