Step into a world that bridges continents, cultures and centuries. As a Middle East and North Africa studies major, you'll dive deep into the languages, histories, religions and politics that shape one of the most dynamic regions on Earth.
You’ll learn hands-on with internships that place you at the heart of cultural organizations, research projects that challenge you to think critically about world issues, and do service learning that connects you directly with communities. This major is all about understanding complexity and using that knowledge to make a positive impact.
Whether you're dreaming of a career in diplomacy, international business or education, Middle East and North Africa studies at Marquette offers the tools to not just navigate the world, but to change it for the better.
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The ability to make significant positive change in the world requires knowing more than one area well. And since our College of Arts and Sciences is the most academically diverse college on campus, we're the perfect place to prepare for your role as a changemaker. So broaden your expertise by adding at least one additional major or minor to your degree — 73% of our students do.
This major prepares students to recognize, articulate and analyze issues of the Middle East and North Africa communities and their diasporas in terms of their controlling interests, power structures and justice. The U.S. Department of State considers Arabic one of the world's "critical languages."
Graduates in Middle East and North Africa studies will be well prepared for any of the following career fields:
While you’re here at Marquette, preparing you for what’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.
Explore professional possibilities through our internship office, where you’ll put your skills to work in the Milwaukee community. And service-learning opportunities will let you make a positive difference while you increase your cultural proficiency.
Discover Arts and Sciences internships.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to follow your interests here, like volunteering with a faculty member whose research area intrigues you or completing your own independent study.
Here are some of the topics our faculty are researching now:
Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and you’ll complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the drivers of innovation for the common good. You’ll develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You’ll graduate with a concentration in leadership, too.
Explore our E-Lead program.
Expand your Middle East and North Africa studies education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world. Other international opportunities are available for Middle East and North Africa studies students through core courses, summer study, language study, faculty-led programs or research.
Check out our study abroad programs.
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