Middle East Politics Minor

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The minor in Middle East politics is open to students majoring in disciplines other than political science. It requires successful completion of five courses selected from the following, which may be taken with the consent of the instructor:

Requirements:

POLS 203/2003 - Introduction to Political Science II (3 cr.)
This course must be taken if, and only if, POLS 101 was not taken during the Freshman year.
POLS 308/3408 - Comparative Politics of the Middle East (3 cr.)

Additional Requirements

Four courses (three courses if POLS 2003 had to be taken) selected from the following:

POLS 325/3425 - Government and Politics of Egypt (3 cr.)
POLS 354/3454 - Political and Social Thought in the Modern Arab World (3 cr.)
POLS 405/4605 - International Politics of the Middle East (3 cr.)
The requirement that POLS 3620 be taken as a prerequisite for POLS 4605 may be waived for minors with the consent of the instructor
POLS 420/4420 - Issues in Middle East Politics (3 cr.)
POLS 422/4422 - Contemporary Egypt (3 cr.)
POLS 430/4030 - Seminar: Special Topics in Political Science for Undergraduates (3 cr.)
Whenever content is relevant and subject to department approval. May be taken more than once for credit if content changes
POLS 432/4432 - Seminar: Comparative Politics and/or Policies (3 cr.)
Whenever content is relevant and subject to department approval.
POLS 440/5140 - Seminar: Special Topics in International Relations for both Undergraduates and Graduates (3 cr.)
when approved by the department

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Middle East Politics Minor

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Additional Requirements