Middle East Studies
(This program is an interdisciplinary major.)
Elias T. Nigem, Adviser
Degrees Offered
The Middle East Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Degree Requirements
Middle East Studies is a specialization within the International Relations major described above. Its offerings are designed to provide students an appropriate exposure to the history, religions, cultures and socioeconomic systems of the Middle East and, in turn, that region's relations with the rest of the world, as well as to create balanced perceptions of the various factors and phenomena in the Middle East in the historical and contemporary contexts.
This program provides background information and formal training for those planning to engage in international activities involving the Middle East such as business, banking, communication, journalism and engineering sciences. The program is designed for domestic and for international students.
The Center for International Studies and Programs offers several opportunities for academic exchanges in the Middle East and, in conjunction with other public universities in Ohio, is developing a study-abroad program in that region.
Inaddition to the college general education requirements, the Middle East Studies program requires a total of 48 semester hours that must be completed in consultation with the adviser. The following courses are a guideline for students who are interested in Middle East Studies:
Approximately 21 hours of social science courses as follows: Required: PSC 4670 and PSC 4740 (3 hours each) Electives: ANTH 2750, ANTH 2800, ECON 4510, ECON 4520, GEPL 3810, PCS 2700, PSC 4730, SOC 4340, SOC 4980, SOC 4800
Approximately 21 hours of history/humanities courses as follows: Required: HIST 1120, 2040, 4520 and 4530 (3 hours each) Electives: HIST 2080, HIST 4390, HIST 4400, PHIL 3500, PHIL 3570, REL 2310, REL 2330
Approximately 6 hours of related courses chosen in consultation with the adviser. Students are encouraged to take courses in foreign languages of the Middle East.