Arabic and Islamic Studies Minor

Department of Global Humanities and Religions, 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.

For advising or more information regarding the minor, contact the Program Advisor or the Global Humanities and Religions Department Office.

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

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

Academic Department Manager Maureen Christman Bond Hall 152 360-650-3030 Maureen.Christman@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

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

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Contact the Program Advisor (Prof. Jonathan Miran) as soon as possible. There are no prerequisites for declaring the minor. 

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.