For a Major in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies

Students should obtain a Major Declaration form from their advising dean and bring it to the director of undergraduate studies for approval. The director of undergraduate studies meets with students as necessary in order to establish and approve their individual programs of study.  The requirements for the major are as follows:

Students should obtain a Major Declaration form (available in the online major declaration system or from your adviser) and bring it to the director of undergraduate studies for approval. The director of undergraduate studies meets with students as necessary in order to establish and approve their individual programs of study.  The requirements for the major are as follows:

1. A one-term introductory culture course, to be approved by the director of undergraduate studies
   
2. AHUM V3399
   
3. MDES W3000
4. Two years of a language regularly taught in the department, or substitutional courses for students who test out of this requirement with the approval of the director of undergraduate studies
   
5. 15 points of course work, which may include up to six points from other departments, selected in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies

For a Concentration in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies

The requirements are identical with those for the major, except that there is no departmental language requirement. Fifteen points in department courses, selected with the approval of the director of undergraduate studies. These may not include elementary or intermediate language courses. Not more than two courses out of the general 15 points may be devoted to language study.