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

Graduate School Fair 2025
Nov13
Graduate School Fair 2025 Nov 13 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
WiT Tech + Connect
Nov13
WiT Tech + Connect Nov 13 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Symposium in Honor of Professor David C. Johnson
Nov13
Symposium in Honor of Professor David C. Johnson Nov 13 Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon (CAMCOR)
CAS CareerLab Headshots
Nov13
CAS CareerLab Headshots Nov 13 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Geography Colloquium Series: “Aesthetics in Cartography: A Genealogy of ‘Really Good’ Maps”
Nov13
Geography Colloquium Series: “Aesthetics in Cartography: A Genealogy of ‘Really Good’ Maps” Nov 13 Condon Hall
Non-Profit Job Shadow Day
Nov14
Non-Profit Job Shadow Day Nov 14 Non-profits across Eugene/Springfield!
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov14
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 14 Miller Theatre Complex
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov15
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 15 Miller Theatre Complex
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov16
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 16 Miller Theatre Complex
Writing Lab Writing and Research Support Drop-In Event
Nov17
Writing Lab Writing and Research Support Drop-In Event Nov 17 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall