Undergraduate Program

Why Minor in Middle East and North Africa Studies?   

This minor offers a broad examination of the MENA region. Students focus their study with a concentration in language, study abroad, or research. The minor is designed to offer flexibility to examine critical issues across the region and to focus on particular areas of interest. The minor requires a minimum of 24 credits and one of three concentrations: language study, study abroad, or research.


students sitting in Amman, Jordan, watching the sunset

Get Real-World Experience

The best way to get to know a place is to spend time there. Improve your language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the Middle East and North Africa region and its significance to the world.

Study Abroad


Advising and Academic Support

Undergraduates are strongly encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor to plan and track their academic progress. For current and prospective MENA minors, please schedule an appointment with Tykeson Advising to set up an appointment.

All graduating seniors are encouraged to set up an appointment with an advisor in the first few weeks of your graduating term as a starting point to go over any questions you may have.


Events

Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30)
Jan26
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30) Jan 26
Creative Writing in Oviedo Info Session
Jan26
Creative Writing in Oviedo Info Session Jan 26 Anstett Hall
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30)
Jan27
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30) Jan 27
Department of History Coffee Hour
Jan27
Department of History Coffee Hour Jan 27 McKenzie Hall
CLLAS Graduate Grant Info Session
Jan27
CLLAS Graduate Grant Info Session Jan 27 Hendricks Hall
Cinema Studies in Dublin Info Session
Jan27
Cinema Studies in Dublin Info Session Jan 27 Villard Hall
Spanish Immersion Programs Information Session
Jan27
Spanish Immersion Programs Information Session Jan 27 McKenzie Hall
Your Future in Communication (Panel + Networking Night)
Jan27
Your Future in Communication (Panel + Networking Night) Jan 27 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30)
Jan28
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30) Jan 28
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Jan28
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Jan 28