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Minor in Middle Eastern Studies

Explore a Complex Region of the World

Earning a minor in Middle Eastern Studies from the College of Human Sciences and Humanities from University of Houston-Clear Lake offers you the opportunity to study this region from a variety of perspectives. You will experience a depth and breadth of understanding, enabling you to appreciate the complexity of global problems and to seek solutions that positively influence your workplace and your world.

Opportunities to Change Your Life and Your World

This minor is highly interdisciplinary and draws on coursework from the social sciences and humanities. It fosters cross-cultural communication skills, qualitative research, critical thinking and writing. In a world that is becoming increasingly globalized, there is a need for people who have an understanding of the complexities of Middle Eastern culture across all sectors of industry. Your coursework explores topics including regional geographies, history, politics, religion and focuses on ethnic and socio-cultural diversity. It serves as an excellent foundation for a graduate degree in cross-cultural studies or other programs emphasizing cultural diversity.

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Degree Requirements

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Middle Eastern Studies Minor


Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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Accreditations and Distinctions

The College of Human Sciences and Humanities holds a number of specialized accreditations, including accreditations and approval from the Commission of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education; the Association for Behavior Analysis International; the National Association of School Psychologists. The Council on Social Work Education has also accredited our bachelor’s degree in social work. Our Fitness and Human Performance curriculum has been recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association for preparing students to successfully enter into the career field. The Human Factors Certificate and Applied Cognitive Psychology Program are accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.


Minor in Middle Eastern Studies Faculty

Maria Curtis
Maria Curtis

Maria Curtis

Professor in Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3429
Email: Curtis@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.09

Maria Curtis Faculty Bio

Barbara Hales
Barbara Hales

Barbara Hales

Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3411
Email: hales@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1508

Barbara Hales Faculty Bio

Cengiz Sisman
Cengiz Sisman

Cengiz Sisman

Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3472
Email: sisman@uhcl.edu
Office: B2233.04

Cengiz Sisman Faculty Bio

Dawit Woldu
Dawitt Woldu

Dawit Woldu

Associate Professor of Anthropology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3364
Email: woldu@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.12

Dawit Woldu Faculty Bio