阿拉伯语和中东研究专业包括外语课程以及强调中东政治和文化的课程。在过去的十年中，中东在世界事务中的重要性越来越高，因此需要接受阿拉伯语言和文化培训的工人。许多毕业生在新闻业，国际商业和工业，政府和外交部门找到工作。其他人则在翻译，口译或咨询中找到工作。许多学生还继续完成了类似领域的研究生课程。鼓励学生出国留学。阿拉伯语和中东研究专业的学生拥有在开罗美国大学学习的独特机会。口语阿拉伯语可以追溯到亚洲半岛上最早使用的人类语言。今天，中东和北非地区约有2.5亿人在各种方言中说阿拉伯语，其中包括摩洛哥，阿尔及利亚
The Arabic and Middle East Studies major includes foreign language courses and those highlighting Middle East politics and culture. The importance of the Middle East in world affairs has grown in the past decade, and so has the need for workers who are trained in Arabic language and culture. Courses include:<br>Quranic Arabic and Related Texts<br>Media and Popular Culture in the Arabic-Speaking World<br>Spoken Arabic<br>Classical Arabic Texts<br>Governments and Politics of the Middle East<br>Many graduates find jobs in journalism, international business and industry, government and foreign service. Others find jobs in translating, interpreting or consulting. A number of students have also gone on to complete graduate studies in similar areas.<br>Students are encouraged to study abroad. Arabic and Middle East Studies majors have a unique opportunity to study abroad at the American University in Cairo or Al Akhawayn University in Morocco.