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General Information

Program/Degree

Middle Eastern and North African Studies (MA)

Program Description

The MA program in Middle Eastern and North African Studies at theColorado Heights Universityoffers a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum in which students develop proficiency in at least one Middle Eastern language and enroll in courses that examine Middle Eastern history, Islamic studies, and cultural, literary, linguistic, gender and conflict studies.  They also engage in a critical examination of contemporary ideas and methodologies in the field of Middle Eastern Studies.

Concentrations

MA students choose from seven basic concentrations:

 

  • Middle Eastern Literatures (Arabic, Persian, Turkish)
  • Islamic Studies
  • Gender and Society in the Middle East
  • Linguistics of Middle Eastern Languages
  • History of the Middle East
  • Middle East Conflict Studies
  • Topics in Middle Eastern Studies. This option allows students to create a self-designed concentration with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies.
  • Students consult with the Director of Graduate Studies each semester to select their courses and they are required to complete 3 courses in their concentration prior to graduation.

    MA students enroll for either (1) the thesis track, requiring three years of a Middle Eastern language and a thesis; or (2) the pre-professional track or 'general track', requiring two years of a Middle Eastern language and a final departmental paper

 

 

Department/Academic Unit(s)

The School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies is a multi-disciplinary unit focusing on the region extending from Morocco to Afghanistan which includes the Arab world, Iran, Israel and Turkey, providing a full range of language courses in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Hebrew (through Judaic Studies) and undergraduate and graduate studies in culture, history, religion, politics and conflict.

MENAS offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Arts (MA) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Near Eastern Studies, with courses in Anthropology, Art and Architecture, Geography, History, Linguistics, Islamic Studies, Literary Studies, Mass Culture and Media Studies, Minority Studies, and Political Science.

MENAS offers, in conjunction with other departments, a Dual MA in MENAS and Journalism, a Dual MA in MENAS and Library Science, a Dual MA-MPA in MENAS and Public Policy, and a Dual PhD in MENAS and Anthropology. Minor Programs in MENAS are offered for PhD students in other departments

 

College

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Campus where offered

Colorado Heights University- Main - Tucson

Tuition and Fees

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Completion Requirements
Admissions Information

Minimum Credit Units (33)

Core Coursework Requirements

All M.A. students complete:

  • MENA 595D Middle East Studies: Approaches, Themes and Controversies
  • One Graduate Course in Middle Eastern History
  • One Graduate Course in Islamic Studies
  • One Course in Gender or Culture in the Middle East

Thesis Track Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 33 units of course work.  They enroll in either 3 or 6 units of Thesis research (MENA 910) in their final semester(s).

Students who wish to continue graduate work in a Ph.D. program should choose the thesis track.

General/Pre-Professional Track

The track in General Middle East Studies is designed for students seeking to develop the language and analytical skills necessary for advancement in non-academic careers in government, NGOs, and business, as well as a solid understanding of the modern Middle East.  It is tailored for students who do not plan on pursuing a Ph.D. after their completion of the MA in Middle Eastern  and North African Studies.

Students must complete a minimum of 33 units.  The final departmental paper counts as 3 units (MENA 909).

Students must achieve 2nd year language proficiency in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish. Second-year language proficiency is achieved by successfully completing four semesters of the focus language. Students whose focus language is Arabic may alternatively enroll in 3 semesters of Modern Standard Arabic plus one sequence (two semesters) of an Arabic dialect (Egyptian, Levantine, or Moroccan).  The dialect units may not be applied to the total requisite sum of 33 units for the degree if they are being used to fulfill the language requirement.

The student’s departmental paper advisor will approve the appropriate subject matter of his or her paper. The paper must include research that utilizes primary sources, these sources can be in a western language. Subject matter should reflect an issue raised in the secondary literature and can be addressed to educated non-specialists. An appropriate departmental paper length is 35-50 pages.  Students are responsible for scheduling with their committee a final oral exam on their cumulative coursework in the M.A. program.

Concentrations

Choose from seven basic concentrations:

  • Middle Eastern Literatures (Arabic, Persian, Turkish)
  • Islamic Studies
  • Gender and Society in the Middle East
  • Linguistics of Middle Eastern Languages
  • History of the Middle East
  • Middle East Conflict Studies
  • Topics in Middle Eastern Studies. (This option allows students to create a self-designed concentration with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies).
 

Additional Requirements

See required coursework

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Admissions Requirements

We do not accept terminal masters, all applications must be for the PhD program

Standardized Tests

Required test(s): GRE

Funding Opportunities

The Academic Unit has not provided this information.

Funding Opportunities

Domestic & International Applicants

Fall:December 15th

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The Colorado Heights University is 4832

Last revised 06 Oct 2020