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2020-2021 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Middle East and African Studies Certificate (Undergraduate)


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The certificate in Middle Eastern and African Studies is an interdisciplinary 18-credit hour foundation in the history, politics, economics, geography, language, and culture of the Middle East and Africa. It provides students with a regional specialization that complements related disciplinary concentrations in the social sciences and humanities.

Curriculum for a Certificate in Middle East and African Studies, 18 Hours:


Core Courses, 12 Hours:


Select four of the following courses:

Elective Courses, 6 Hours:


Select two additional courses from the list above, or up to two approved upper-division electives relevant to the Middle East or Africa from offerings in ECON, FREN, GEOG, HIST, PSCI, or SOCI.  An approved internship experience may be used for one elective course.

A minimum of three different disciplines must be represented in the 18 credits elected.

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