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Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago
   
  B.A. Programs
 

While CMES does not itself grant B.A. degrees, undergraduate programs concentrating in Middle Eastern studies can be arranged in connection with several disciplines, departments, and committees, including Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, History, Political Science, Anthropology, and Geographical Studies. These programs typically center on the three-quarter Introduction to Islamic Civilization, Introduction to Judaic Civilization, or History of the Islamic Middle East courses and usually include language study in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, or Urdu. A wide range of graduate level Middle Eastern area courses is also open to undergraduates. For further information on College programs, visit the College Catalog and the Office of College Admissions.

  Doctoral Programs
 

The University of Chicago is noted for its interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs with Middle East concentrations. The Center does not offer a doctoral program, but rather works closely with students, faculty, and departments from every discipline with a Middle East emphasis to facilitate and integrate the diverse program requirements. Graduate students are encouraged to begin their own research training as early as possible and are given the opportunity to work under the supervision of accomplished research scholars in small classes, seminars, and individually designed reading and research courses. All students are encouraged to carry out field research where applicable. For further information on doctoral programs, contact the Dean of Students, Division of the Social Sciences, Foster Hall 107, 1130 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637; telephone 773.702.8414 or the Dean of Students, Division of the Humanities, The University of Chicago, 1115 E. 58th Street, Walker Museum Suite 111, Chicago, IL 60637.

 

 

center for middle eastern studies, pick hall 201, 5828 s. university ave. chicago, il 60637
phone: 773.702.8297 fax: 773.702.2587 e-mail: cmes@uchicago.edu

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