Coronavirus Information
Until further notice, the University of Arizona, in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, encourages all employees to work remotely. Our office in 440 Marshall Building is closed to the public, but you can reach the School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Monday–Friday 8am-5pm:
- Director: Ben Fortna bcfortna@arizona.edu 520-873-7008
- Program Coordinator: Sergio Cañez canez@arizona.edu 520-260-0837
- Administrative Assistant: Randa Abdu randaabdu@arizona.edu 520-561-2098
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B.A. Arabic Degree Requirements
If you participate in the Arabic Flagship Program at University of Arizona, up to four of your Arabic major courses can be satisfied through the study abroad programs you will participate in through the Flagship Program. This makes it easy to complete the Arabic major, even if you already have another major.
Foundations
- 1st Year English or equivalent
- Math: PHIL 110, LING 123, MATH 105, 107, 112 or higher
- 4th semester second language proficiency
General Education
- 6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies
- 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures
- 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences
- 3 units Tier 2 Humanities
- 3 units Tier 2 Natural Sciences
- 3 units Tier 2 Arts
- 3 units Diversity
Minor
Required, minimum of 18 units (or double-major)
Modern Standard Arabic Courses
- Complete all the following courses (16 units)
Language & Society
- Complete the following course (3 units)
Major Electives in Arabic
- Complete 2 of the following courses (6 units)
Major Electives in English
- Complete 2 of the following courses (6 units)
Electives
Elective courses may be taken to fulfill the 120 total units or 42 upper-division units.