The Minor and Concentration programs offered by the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies enable students to develop expertise in the cultures and societies of the Arab and Islamic worlds and acquire a basic grounding in Arabic language. 

Requirements for the Concentration
Requirements for the Minor

These programs are open to students in all colleges. They provide a background for advanced professional studies, for personal enrichment as well as for careers in government or business related to the Arab and Islamic worlds. Students are also welcome to enroll in individual courses.

Fall 2009 Course Offerings

Students are encouraged to enter the program no later than the first semester of their junior year in order to complete the requirements. The approval of the program director, Dr. Silvia Nagy-Zekmi must be obtained for acceptance into the program. Students are also encouraged to study Arabic in an Arabic-speaking country through one of the University's study abroad programs. Living in an Arabic-speaking country for a period of time will be valuable in helping students have first-hand experience of the culture as well as the opportunity to develop their skills in the Arabic language.