ARAB AND ISLAMIC STUDIES
Arabic and Islamic Studies entails an interdisciplinary approach that reflects the complexity of the Arab and Islamic world, offers a basic grounding in Arabic language, and provides a background for advanced professional studies, as well as careers in government or business in the field.
The AIS Program encourages students to study abroad and engage in opportunities that deepen their understanding of the dynamics in the Arab and Islamic world.
Major: Global Intedisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to major in Arabic and Islamic Studies. The GIS: AIS major requires that students study abroad for one semester or a summer program with a minimum length of 6-weeks. Majors are strongly encouraged to consider programs in the Arab and Islamic world.
Majors should review the GIS MAP for additional GIS major information on "Academic Planning" and "Timing" for their study abroad experience.
Minor: Students can also pursue an Arab and Islamic Studies minor. Please contact the Director of the Arabic and Islamic Studies program to discuss the curriculum and how to fit an Arabic and Islamic Studies minor into your 棉花糖直播 curriculum.
The Arabic and Islamic Studies Program encourages students to consider programs that provide practical experiences. Internships, field work and lab research are wonderful ways to gain hands-on, professional experience.
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If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibilty to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. Visit to discover other programs. Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the鈥� OEA Course Approval Database鈥� to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program鈥檚 website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.鈥�
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit and explore other opportunities.
Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the鈥� OEA Course Approval Database 鈥痶o view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings so and the program鈥檚 website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.鈥�
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a 棉花糖直播 or program application deadlines.
There are many scholarships available for students through 棉花糖直播 University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.