Bachelor of Arts - Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Nearly half a billion people call this region home, and yet the cultures and politics remain a mystery to the West. Enhance knowledge of this integral part of the world. The Middle East and North African Studies employ an interdisciplinary approach to learning about all aspects of this region. The Bachelor of Arts focuses on instruction in the principal languages of the area (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Hebrew) and includes coursework in religion, political science, history, literature, geography, sociology, archaeology, linguistics, and architecture. Students seek degrees in this department out of a genuine interest in this part of the world, often on a professional path to government service, academics, a position in international business, or as preparation for advanced study in this or other fields.