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

Health Grad & Career Expo 2026
Apr22
Health Grad & Career Expo 2026 Apr 22 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Department of History Coffee Hour
Apr22
Department of History Coffee Hour Apr 22 McKenzie Hall
ArcGIS Pro and the Makerspace: Laser-Cut Map Notebook
Apr22
ArcGIS Pro and the Makerspace: Laser-Cut Map Notebook Apr 22 Knight Library
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr22
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 22
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10
Apr22
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10 Apr 22
Cinema Studies Presents: "Filmmaking Masterclass with Alexi Pappas and Laura Wagner"
Apr22
Cinema Studies Presents: "Filmmaking Masterclass with Alexi Pappas and Laura Wagner" Apr 22 Lawrence Hall
Virtual Internships Info Session
Apr22
Virtual Internships Info Session Apr 22 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr23
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 23
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10
Apr23
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10 Apr 23
Geography Colloquium Series: ‘Illegality’ and the Transformation of Low-Wage Labor Regimes in the Context of Rural Gentrification 
Apr23
Geography Colloquium Series: ‘Illegality’ and the Transformation of Low-Wage Labor Regimes in the Context of Rural Gentrification  Apr 23 Condon Hall