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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 [Archived Catalog]

Islamic Studies Certificate Program


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Certificate code CTISLM

College of Arts and Sciences 
Classics and World Religions Department
Ellis Hall 210
Phone: 740.597.2100
Fax: 740.597.2146
classics@ohio.edu
http://www.classics.ohiou.edu

Loren Lybarger, certificate coordinator/contact person

Program Overview

The certificate in Islamic studies enables motivated undergraduate students to gain knowledge of the Islamic religion and the diverse cultures and societies that it has influenced. It provides a curricular framework that integrates the study of Islam and Muslim cultures and subcultures.
 

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
 

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The certificate would help students in world religions, international studies, history, geography, political science, etc. enter graduate programs or careers connected with the Near East, Africa, and South and Southeast Asia.
 

Requirements

Certificate Hours Requirement


The Islamic studies certificate program requires a minimum of 15 hours, plus 16 hours from the language requirement.

Core Requirements


Complete the following course:

Complete one of the following courses:


Historical Concentration


Complete one of the following concentrations:

Language Requirement


Under certificate advisor’s direction, complete 4 courses at University level in one language relevant to the area of historical concentration (AKAN, ARAB, HIND, INDO, or SWAH).

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