On-Campus and Online Course Overview

Students will examine the political, historical, cultural, and religious issues associated with this significant area of the world. Courses center around critical elements of Mid-East history in conjunction with current trends and developments. Professors will also work with students wishing to gain Arabic language proficiency to further strengthen the student's credentials in this important policy field.

Potential future positions related to this certificate are:

• Policy researcher for think tanks or policy institutes
• Foreign Service Officer
• U.S. Embassy or Consulate Officer
• CIA Analyst
• FBI Agent
• National Security Agency Analyst