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

Spring Career Readiness Week (full list of events)
Apr15
Spring Career Readiness Week (full list of events) Apr 15
Department of History Coffee Hour
Apr15
Department of History Coffee Hour Apr 15 McKenzie Hall
The War on Iran: A Critical Conversation
Apr15
The War on Iran: A Critical Conversation Apr 15 Ford Alumni Center
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr15
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 15
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10
Apr15
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10 Apr 15
Opportunity Hub: Career Series
Apr15
Opportunity Hub: Career Series Apr 15 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Job Shadow Day Info Session
Apr15
Job Shadow Day Info Session Apr 15 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
UO Job Shadow Day Interest Meeting
Apr15
UO Job Shadow Day Interest Meeting Apr 15 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Old Joy"
Apr15
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Old Joy" Apr 15 Lawrence Hall
Spring Career Readiness Week (full list of events)
Apr16
Spring Career Readiness Week (full list of events) Apr 16