Middle Eastern Studies Certificate

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The certificate is a five-course concentration designed to enhance your knowledge of the language and cultures of the Arabic world and Middle Eastern culture in the U.S. through a multidisciplinary perspective. You should choose this Certificate if you are in ROTC or a major in Cultural Area Studies, English, Criminology, Homeland Security, History, Political Science, or Philosophy and are interested in the Middle East and world religions to gain a broader understanding of this significant and diverse region.