Middle East Studies - Santa Barbara City College

Middle East Studies from Santa Barbara City College is a Campus Associate Area Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Description The Middle East Studies Program/major involves the study of the history, politics, cultures, religions and languages of one of the most complex and critical regions of the world. While the program is of special interest to students who plan careers in government service or business, majoring in Middle East Studies meshes with and complements well other areas of study, such as International Relations, Global Studies , Political Science, History and International Business, to name a few. Some of the questions students will encounter in courses in this program include: What are the main tenets of the major religions of the area? What is the history of the peoples of this region? What are the political systems of these countries like? Why is the region so critical to world politics? What are the differences in Middle Eastern cultures, within the Middle East and between the Middle East and the West and the East? The Middle East Studies major also seeks to understand the question of democratization, political violence, the role of religion, and ideology and, the role of tradition and history in shaping the physical and psychological make-up of the region. The program will be complemented with a Study Abroad component offering students a hands-on experience in the life and culture and tradition and history of the Middle East. Career choices include State Department area specialist, diplomatic service (national and international), policy adviser, policy analyst, federal, state and local government service and teaching. This major with a B.A. Degree can lead to advanced degree programs in Middle East Studies , International Relations, Comparative Politics and Global Studies. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Middle East Studies major requirements, students should be proficient in the following areas and be able to: Distinguish between the main tenets of the major religions of the Middle East Explain the differences and similarities between the political systems of the Middle East Correlate the role of religion, ideology and culture to the notions of modernization View more details on Santa Barbara City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Area Studies courses.