Program: Arabic Studies, Minor - University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Modern Campus Catalog™

Mar 29, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog | 2024-2025

The Minor in Arabic Studies consists of 20 credit hours (6 courses) above the 1202 level.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

Current UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Students

See University Admission Requirements
Students must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Minor Requirements

The Minor in Arabic Studies consists of a minimum of 21 credit hours above the ARBC 1202 level (i.e., above beginning language instruction).

Required Courses (15 credit hours)

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select two of the following:

ARBC 1502 - Global Arts/Humanities: Modern Arab Culture (3)
ARBC 1512 - Local Arts/Humanities: Islamic Culture in the United States (3)
ARBC 3050 - Topics in Arabic Language and Culture (3)
ARBC 3051 - Topics in Arabic Language and Culture (1 to 3)
ARBC 3211 - Understanding Millennials of the Middle East through Literature, Culture, and Mass Media (3)
ARBC 3225 - Short-Term Abroad (3)
HIST 2215 - A History of Muslim Societies (3)
HIST 2216 - The Modern Middle East (3)
RELS 2000 - Topics in Religious Studies (1 to 3) (Islam in America)
RELS 2131 - Islam (3)
RELS 3000 - Special Topics in Religious Studies (3) (Islam: History, Traditions, and Politics)

Total = 21 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

A grade of C or above must be received in all courses applied toward the minor.

Honors Program

For details about the Honors Program in Languages and Culture Studies, visit the program page .