Middle East and Islamic Studies
Why a Degree in Middle East & Islamic Studies From Le Moyne?
Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world today. More than 400 million people speak Arabic as their primary or secondary language in 22 countries around the globe. When you minor in Middle East & Islamic studies at Le Moyne, you’ll begin with language training in Arabic, a distinctive asset in nearly any career, including international business and national and global affairs. Then, you’ll explore the Middle East, from its rich ancient civilizations and early religions to contemporary sociopolitical values and institutions.
Adding a Middle East & Islamic studies minor to your undergraduate degree, you’ll graduate with a deeper understanding of these fascinating cultures – history, politics, religions and the arts – along with fluency in Arabic, invaluable skills that will give you a competitive advantage in your career and in your life.
Middle East & Islamic Studies Welcomes All Majors
This program complements most majors and will prepare you to become a thoughtful, values-driven leader in any career path, from medicine and science to business, technology, engineering and more.
The Middle East & Islamic Studies Minor
The Middle East and Islamic studies minor is a 15-credit program that will develop your language skills and knowledge of Middle Eastern culture, history and politics. First, you’ll start by taking two courses in Arabic, depending on your skill level. Then, you’ll take a course on Islamic studies and one on Middle East History and Politics. Your fifth class will be an elective from an approved list of courses.
Additional Foreign Language Minors
In addition to a Middle East & Islamic Studies minor, you can complement any major area of study with a minor in world languages, from the study of ancient Greece and Rome to a Latin minor.
Global Affairs Undergraduate Degrees
If you are interested in Middle East & Islamic Studies, you might also consider exploring the global affairs programs offered on the Heights. It’s an interdisciplinary major that will build your knowledge of international politics, economics and culture. As a global affairs major, you can choose one of five concentrations.
Our Middle East & Islamic Studies faculty have traveled the globe researching and teaching everything from history to Islam and comparative religion to Arabic and French. They’ll add diversity to your classrooms and your life.
Middle East & Islamic Studies Careers & Median Salaries
$107,956 Diplomat
$113,940 Economist
$130,000 Human Resources Manager
$54,416 Interpreter
$128,020 Political Scientist
$107,956 Diplomat
$113,940 Economist
$130,000 Human Resources Manager
$54,416 Interpreter
$128,020 Political Scientist
In a world that is more and more specialized, I think it’s important to have a wide variety of experiences and abilities to develop yourself as fully as you can.”
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