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Program checklist · Minor

Middle East/North Africa Minor

University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY

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Program
Award
Minor
Credits (computed from items)
42-66
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
240727
CourseShelf checklist
CK_240727_a971f082
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Information

4 items
  1. It is highly recommended that all students complete a prerequisite of two terms of a relevant Middle East language such as Arabic, Hebrew, Persian (Farsi) or Turkish, or demonstrate proficiency at the one-year level. Familiarity with the language that is spoken in the region of study will only help to enhance learning.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to complete the Minor.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Although Arabic is the only Language formally offered at UW, instruction in Hebrew for academic credit is at times available.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Students who are considering the Minor would typically need to begin planning for this during their Freshman or Sophomore years.
    Not resolved to a course

Arabic Language & Culture Track

0 items

    Language courses for the minor, required

    4 items
    1. ARBC 1010
      4
    2. ARBC 1020
      4
    3. ARBC 2030
      4
    4. ARBC 2040
      3

    Language courses for the minor, optional

    2 items
    1. ARBC 2475
      Independent Study in Arabic
      As published: “Independent Study in Arabic: Lower Division”
      1-12
    2. ARBC 4475
      Independent Study in Arabic
      As published: “Independent Study in Arabic: Upper Division”
      1-12

    Mandatory semester language study abroad or equivalent

    0 items

      Required Elective course: Select from the following

      5 items
      1. HIST 3220
        3
      2. INST 3400
        3
      3. INST 4270
        Government and Politics of the
        As published: “Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa”
        3
      4. INST 4275
        US Foreign Policy of the Middle
        As published: “US Foreign Policy of the Middle East”
        3
      5. Other courses may be considered eligible to satisfy the elective requirement, if approved the director of the MENA studies program
        Not resolved to a course

      Middle East/North Africa Studies Track

      0 items

        Required Content courses

        1 item
        1. RELI 3220
          History of the Modern Middle East
          or: HIST 3220 - History of the Modern Middle East
          or: INST 4270 - Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
          3

        Electives - 3 credits

        10 items
        1. HIST 3220
          3
        2. POLS 3300
          1-3
        3. INST 3400
          3
        4. INST 4275
          US Foreign Policy of the Middle
          As published: “US Foreign Policy of the Middle East”
          3
        5. Other routes to receive elective credit may include:
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Up to 2 language courses in the Arabic program (such as ARBC 1010 or ARBC 1020)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. Honors/INST/POLS/ART topics courses with content focused on MENA themes (Approval of MENA studies director required)
          Not resolved to a course
        8. Internship credits from an internship focused on either supporting the MENA studies program or any other kind of internship in the MENA region/focusing on MENA themes
          Not resolved to a course
        9. Study abroad in The Middle East: Faculty led study abroad courses focused on Middle Eastern languages, cultures, politics, etc.
          Not resolved to a course
        10. Other courses with MENA content, at the discretion of the MENA studies program director
          Not resolved to a course
        Source. University of Wyoming, catalog 2026-2027 — https://uwyo.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=20691. Captured page pages/0328.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.