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Minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
On this page:
- Why Choose Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies?
- Careers
- Real-World Experience
- Academics and Curriculum
- Admission
- Lecture Series
- Photo Gallery of the Middle East Region
Why Choose Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies?
The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies program (MEI) provides you with an opportunity to minor in a multidisciplinary concentration of courses incorporating the fields of Arabic, Islam, and Middle Eastern history, religion, and politics. The program is geographically focused on what today forms the Arab world, Iran, Israel, and Turkey in the period after the advent of Islam in the seventh century. You will have the opportunity to acquire a depth of knowledge in a region and a faith rich in language, culture and religious practice, which are as central to the dynamics of history as they are to current political and economic affairs.
If you are interested in this program, contact the coordinator of the MEI minor, Awad Halabi.
Careers
A minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic studies can help open the door to a variety of fascinating careers, including:
- Security analyst
- Government (State Department) foreign area diplomacy specialist
- Immigration services
Real-World Experience
You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience through internships, even during your undergraduate work.
Arabic Language / Summer Abroad / Internship Programs
- UVA-Yarmouk
- Qasid Arabic Institute
- Muscat, Oman Arabic Program
- Noor, Majan, Oman
- Internship: National Council on US-Arab Relations, Washington, DC
- Coexistence in the Middle East, Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Related Links
- Summer Internship Program: National Council on US-Arab Relations, Washington, DC
- Coexistence in the Middle East Summer Program: Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Academics and Curriculum
View the Minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.
Admission
If you are a current student submit a Major/Minor Change Request by logging in to WINGS, then select Student Academics under Your Launchpad, or talk to your advisor about adding a minor.
Lecture Series
The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Lecture Series is designed to promote the discussion on campus of the Middle East and Islam and introduce students to the cultures, politics and religions in the Middle East.
