Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and is used throughout North Africa and the Middle East. With over 420 million speakers, Arabic has been a driving force for advancements in science and cultural enrichment. Study Arabic and explore the rich, complex culture of this region through a multi-faceted and engaging course of study. You will be prepared for graduate study and careers in a diverse array of fields. Arabic is also one of the official languages of the United Nations. The Arabic Major is composed of 36-42 credits.
Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Degree Requirements Overview
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 1 |
| 27 |
| 30-36 |
| 62-56 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 0-6 |
| Beginning Arabic I | |
| Beginning Arabic II | |
| |
| ARAB 121 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB 132 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| ARAB 193 | Introduction to Arab Culture | 3 |
| ARAB 203 | Advanced Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB 261 | Arabic Writing I | 3 |
| 15 |
| Total Credits | 30-36 |
Major Electives
New Student Seminar
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| |
| 1 |
| Pathways to Success | |
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | |
| First Year Seminar | |
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | |
| Pathways to Adult Learning | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | |
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | |
| Introduction to Nursing | |
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | |
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| |
| 12 |
| Total Credits | 27 |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
| First Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| ARAB 101 (Fulfills SEEDS: World Language I (depending on placement)) | 3 | ARAB 112 (Fulfills SEEDS: World Language 1 (depending on placement)) | 3 |
| SEEDS: Effective Writing I | 3 | SEEDS: Effective Writing II | 3 |
| New Student Seminar | 1 | SEEDS: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| SEEDS: Political and Civic Life | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| SEEDS: Interactive Communication | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| | 16 | | 15 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| ARAB 121 (Fulfills SEEDS: World Language 2) | 3 | ARAB 132 | 3 |
| ARAB 193 | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| SEEDS: Exploration 1 - Analyzing Cultures and Societies recommended | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 3 - Historical Thinking recommended | 3 |
| SEEDS: Exploration 2 - Ethical Inquiry recommended | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 4 - Literary and Artistic Analysis recommended | 4 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| | 15 | | 16 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| ARAB 203 | 3 | ARAB 261 | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | Major Elective: 300-400 level | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| | 16 | | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| Major Elective: 300-400 level | 3 | Major Elective: 300-400 level | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| | 15 | | 12 |
| Total Credits 120 |