Middle East Studies Academic Programs
The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University offers the following programs:
- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Middle East Studies
- Interdisciplinary Minor in Middle East Studies
Georgia State University has a strong commitment to Middle East Studies and works actively through its Middle East Institute to collaborate with education institutions in the region in a variety of programs. These partnerships, with institutions such as Cairo University and Ben Gurion University of the Negev, provide MES students with many opportunities to experience the region. MES students should also take advantage of the Middle East Lecture Series held on the Georgia State campus.
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Middle East Studies
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Middle East Studies is designed to provide a firm foundation in Middle East Studies for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in the discipline or desiring to understand the Middle East to further their career. Professions in which a specialization in Middle East Studies is an asset include business, law, education, and governmental service.
This interdisciplinary program focuses on issues in the modern Middle East and the significance of the region in a rapidly globalizing world. Students are able to select courses from a variety of departments and schools, including History, Political Science, Anthropology and Geography, Sociology, Art and Design, and Modern and Classical Languages. BIS MES Curriculum
Interdisciplinary Minor in Middle East Studies
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Middle East Studies provides a variety of educational opportunities for the student seeking to understand the modern middle East and the significance of the region. Students are able to select courses from a range of disciplines, including Arabic language, religious studies, political science, history, art history, and geography. Minor MES Curriculum
Contacts
Middle East Institute
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4089
Atlanta, GA 30302-4089
Director
Dona J. Stewart, Ph. D.
Room 2006, 34 Peachtree
404/413-6140
djstewart@gsu.edu
Outreach Director
Alta Schwartz
Room 2017, 34 Peachtree
404/413-6146
aschwartz@gsu.edu
Business Manager
Letitia Williams
2010, 34 Peachtree
404/413-6145
daslaw@langate.gsu.edu
Location - Directions
34 Peachtree Street
Suite 2010
Atlanta, GA 30302
Fax: 404/413-6141
