Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies

Our 9 majors offer a strong foundation of knowledge across multiple international fields of study with the flexibility to accommodate diverse interests and career goals.Our 11 minors pair well with any major, are highy adaptable, and add valuable credentials, skills and knowledge to your primary field of study.Our unique interdisciplinary program allows you to take courses from a wide variety of departments across OU, and we prioritize foreign language study as well as study abroadaway experiences.CIS graduates enter a wide variety of careers, including:international affairs and diplomacynonprofits, NGOs and think tankslaw, journalism, politics and academiaMinors take courses in the history, religions and cultures of the Middle East from ancient to contemporary times.Provides a basic understanding of the peoples and history of this diverse and culturally rich region of the world, as well as a firm foundation for further study.Students must successfully complete at least 15 hours in Middle Eastern Studies, including at least 9 hours at the upper-division level.

Grades (marks), “class” or “division” obtained should be equivalent to a “B” average or a 3.0 grade point average on the U.S. unweighted 4.0 scale. Applicants must be 17 years of age prior to the first day of classes. The applicant’s high school class of his or her peers must have graduated as well. Applicants must submit official transcripts from each institution attended.All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of English language proficiency.All international applicants must demonstrate adequate financial resources.Have graduated from secondary school and never attended a post-secondary institutionMinimum 3.0 GPA.