Arabic and Islamic Studies Minor

Department of Liberal Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

28-30 credits

Introduction

The Minor in Arabic and Islamic Studies provides intermediate instruction in Arabic, an introduction to the history of Islamic civilization, and upper division electives from several academic departments.

Why Consider an Arabic and Islamic Studies Minor?

This gives excellent background and linguistic skills to apply to an increasingly important part of the world community.

Contact Information

Temporary Minor Advisor, 2017-18 Kimberly Lynn Bond Hall 152A 360-650-4869 Kimberly.Lynn@wwu.edu

Program Advisor Jonathan Miran Bond Hall 166 360-650-4867 Jonathan.Miran@wwu.edu

Academic Department Manager Bond Hall 152 360-650-3030

Sample Careers

Attorney | Teacher | Professor | Librarian | Writer | Business Administrator | Historian | Non-Profit Organization Administrator | Congressional Aid | Research Assistant | Editor | Lobbyist

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Contact the Liberal Studies office.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.  A GPA of 2.5 or above is required in the Arabic courses.