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

Environmental Change and Community Development: Senegal and The Gambia Info Session
Nov20
Environmental Change and Community Development: Senegal and The Gambia Info Session Nov 20 McKenzie Hall
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov21
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 21 Miller Theatre Complex
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov22
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 22 Miller Theatre Complex
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov23
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 23 Miller Theatre Complex
Department of History Coffee Hour
Nov25
Department of History Coffee Hour Nov 25 McKenzie Hall
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Community-Based Planning Tools
Nov25
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Community-Based Planning Tools Nov 25
Department of History Coffee Hour
Dec2
Department of History Coffee Hour Dec 2 McKenzie Hall
Panel Discussion: "Attention: Perspectives from Neuroscience, Art, and Literature"
Dec2
Panel Discussion: "Attention: Perspectives from Neuroscience, Art, and Literature" Dec 2 Knight Library
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Building a Project Steering Committee
Dec3
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Building a Project Steering Committee Dec 3
Ben Passmore, "Black Arms to Hold You Up"
Dec3
Ben Passmore, "Black Arms to Hold You Up" Dec 3 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA)