UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020 Academic Departments and Programs Judaic and Near Eastern Studies Middle Eastern Studies Getting Started
Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting starting with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore / Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesAll Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite Courses
How to Declare/ Change into the MajorFor current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. It is recommended that students start planning for the major by the sophomore year. The language requirement may be waived for students who can prove intermediate level proficiency. See Professor Anne Broadbridge, the Director of the Middle Eastern Studies Program listed below. Summary of Requirements for the MajorMinimum total # of credits required: 55
Is there a minor? If so what are the requirements? For further information, contact: or Office Manager department email: jne@judnea.umass.edu |