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Arabic Major

What is a Major in Arabic?

Arabic is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. It is the official language in 22 Arab countries and the language of faith for over one billion people. A major in Arabic includes language courses to hone your reading, writing, and speaking skills. The program also offers courses in literature, cinema, and culture to enhance your cultural competency. Developing strong linguistic skills, critical thinking, and cultural knowledge will make graduates more competitive in the job market.

Why Study Arabic at СƵ Tech?

You will work with award-winning faculty members, connect with conversation partners and peer tutors, and engage with various Middle East related student organizations. Activities such as scholarly lectures, musical performances, Arabic Film Night, Arabic Coffee Hour, and other cultural events are available regularly. СƵ Tech’s proximity to Washington D.C. makes access to internships in the Federal Government, Intelligence Community, and Non-Governmental Organizations common among our students.


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Student-Faculty Ratio


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Arabic Language and Cultural Groups


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Study Abroad Program

Careers and Further Study

What Can You Do with a Major in Arabic?

Jobs Held by Our Graduates

  • Consultancy
  • Foreign Service
  • Translation
  • Teaching and Research
  • Diplomacy
  • Public Relations
  • Journalism
  • Advertising
  • Cultural Programming and Outreach
  • International Business
  • International Development


Beyond the Classroom

Experiential Learning

Strong Community

Several student clubs help you explore the Arab world through language, culture, and community. These organizations offer opportunities for linguistic and cultural immersion, giving you the chance to practice Arabic and deepen your understanding of the region. They regularly host events such as Arabic conversation tables, lectures, film screenings, and artistic performances, creating fun and welcoming spaces to connect with others. Through these activities, you’ll engage with students involved in Middle East‑related groups—including the Arabic Student Club and other cultural organizations—and build relationships across a diverse community.

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Undergraduate Research

As an Arabic major, you can work directly with award‑winning faculty whose research spans literature and cultural studies, linguistics, education, political science, and anthropology. Students design projects around topics that inspire them—recent work has explored graffiti in the Arab world, women and war, cinema, and international policy. Research gives you the chance to deepen your expertise, build strong mentorships, and contribute original insights to the field.

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Get Experience

Spend five unforgettable weeks in the historic city of Nizwa, Oman. You’ll study Arabic at Nizwa University, explore different regions of the country, and visit the stunning coastal capital of Muscat. This program deepens your understanding of Arabic culture, strengthens your speaking and writing skills, and offers a once‑in‑a‑lifetime immersive learning experience.

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Arabic Tutoring & Conversation Partners

Access free peer tutoring and a conversation‑partner program that lets you practice Arabic with native speakers and advanced learners. These sessions offer a relaxed, supportive way to build confidence, improve pronunciation, and strengthen your language skills outside the classroom.

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Learn More

Talking with native speakers is one of the best ways to strengthen your Arabic skills. Because Arabic is considered a critical language of strategic importance, many national programs offer funding for students who want to study in immersive environments across the Middle East.

Students in our program have earned some of the most competitive awards available, including the Fulbright, Gilman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, and the Boren Scholarship. These opportunities support intensive language study, cultural immersion, and global engagement—experiences that can shape your academic path and open doors to future careers.

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Project Global Officer, better known as Project GO, promotes critical language education, study abroad, and intercultural dialogue opportunities for Reserve Officer Training Corps students.


Curriculum

What You'll Study

Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages Degree

  • Including

Arabic Major Requirements

  • Arabic for Oral Proficiency
  • Media Arabic
  • Arab Culture and Civilization
  • Topics in Arab Cinema
  • Modern Arabic Literature in Translation
  • Research in Arab Culture

Minor and Elective Hours

Our program gives you the opportunity to build knowledge in another area by pursuing a minor, double major, or cognate.


120 hrs
B.A. Foreign Languages

45 hrs
General Education

36 hrs
Major Requirements

39 hrs
Elective


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