The
Center administers three Masters' degree programs featuring
language and area studies supplemented by study in one of the professional
schools or departments in which the student’s work is
focused.
M.A.
in Middle Eastern Studies. This two-year program is specifically
designed for students who wish to obtain a broad knowledge of
the Middle East. It allows the student to structure his or her
own course of study in such areas as contemporary Middle Eastern
studies, Middle Eastern history, Islamic studies, Islamic art
and archaeology, and Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, or Turkish language
or literature. See the catalog for further information. To apply, fill out the online application for the Division of Social Sciences or for the Division of Humanities.
M.A.
in Middle Eastern Studies/Masters in Business Administration.
Benefiting from the combined strengths of the Center and the
Graduate School of Business -- one of the finest business
schools in the country -- this three-year program helps students
gain a firm grasp of the languages, history, and social institutions
of the Middle East while acquiring the basic skills for careers
in international business.
The
Joint Program in Public Policy and Middle Eastern Studies.
This dual degree program addresses the needs of students wishing
to acquire a solid background in modern Middle Eastern languages,
history, and civilization while developing their abilities in
policy analysis in preparation for professional careers in scholarly,
educational, governmental, non-governmental, and business environments
in the United States and abroad. This program requires approximately 5 quarters
of study in the Center for Middle Eastern Studies and 4 quarters of study
in the Harris School
of Public Policy. Applicants for the joint program must apply to both the Harris School (request an application) and the Division of the Social Sciences separately.
For
further information on the Center’s M.A. programs, write to
the Center for Middle Eastern
Studies, Pick Hall 201, 5828 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL
60637; telephone: 773.702.8297.
