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2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Arabic and Islamic Studies Minor


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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.

Student Resources

Department Website: Global Humanities and Religions

Contact information:

  • Minor Advisor: Jonathan Miran, Bond Hall 166, 360-650-4867, miranj@wwu.edu
  • Academic Department Manager: Maureen Christman, Bond Hall 152, 360-650-3030, chris41@wwu.edu

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Contact the Minor 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.

Requirements (28-30 credits)


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