Middle Eastern Studies
Understand the ethnic, social, religious, cultural and economic diversity in one of the most politically significant regions of the world.
The minor in Middle Eastern Studies helps you to establish a deeper understanding of the range of complex issues in the Middle East—an important and rapidly changing part of the world that includes both Arab countries and non-Arab states such as Israel, Iran, and Turkey. This minor can help you better appreciate the culture and politics of one of the most geopolitically important regions in the world.
DID YOU KNOW?
Arabic is the most commonly spoken language in the Middle East. It is the official language of more than 20 countries and is spoken by approximately 400 million people worldwide.
Where a Minor in Middle Eastern Studies Can Take You
The interdisciplinary minor in Middle Eastern Studies fosters cultural understanding by engaging with issues related to race and ethnicity, language, religion, cultural identity and heritage, colonialism, globalization, and placemaking, but it also teaches the kinds of interdisciplinary perspectives and skills employers are looking for.
In a recent survey of employers by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, more than nine in ten employers think it’s important for college graduates to gain knowledge through interdisciplinary study and through addressing “real-life” problems while in college. About 67% of employers think that micro-credentials (like a minor) make applicants stronger job candidates.