Middle Eastern and North African Studies (MA) - Accelerated Master's Program

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United States of America, Tucson

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The University of Arizona Global

United States of America , Tucson

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 85

Campuses

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 25,200 / year

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Middle Eastern and North African Studies (MA) - Accelerated Master's Program

About

Students admitted into the MENAS AMP will be able to complete a BA and MA (Professional Track) in five years. Students in the AMP will be required to complete 33 units of coursework, 12 of which may also be applied to a BA in MENAS.

NOTE: The AMP option is only available to students on the Professional Track. Students who wish to be on the Academic Track and write an MA Thesis should apply to the regular MENAS MA program.

Students seeking to enroll in the AMP are required to take the following steps during their undergraduate career:

By April 1st of junior year: Apply for the MENAS AMP. In order to apply, students must:
1. Meet the Admission Requirements established by the Graduate College.
2. Submit a transcript, writing sample, statement of purpose, and at least two letters of recommendation from professors with whom they have studied. At least one letter of recommendation must be a core MENAS faculty member.
3. Students meeting these requirements will receive conditional admission into the AMP.
Fall semester of senior year: take MENAS 595D and one 500-level MENAS Core Requirement course. (Students admitted into the AMP are not required to take the GRE.)
End of fall semester of senior year: be evaluated by MENAS Graduate Committee for final admission into AMP.
Spring semester of senior year: take two 500-level MENAS Core Requirement courses.
By end of spring semester of senior year: Assemble departmental paper committee.

When students begin their graduate (fifth) year, they should have completed NES 595D and the three MENAS Core Requirement courses (in History, Islamic Studies, and Gender/Culture). They will then have 21 units left to complete during their year of graduate study, including the units for their concentration and their departmental paper. The graduate committee recommends that students take 12 units during their fall semester and nine units during their spring semester.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

School Requirements

NOTE: Graduate applications can now be done entirely online

All documents, including the following may be uploaded:

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
3 Letters of recommendation from academic references preferable. Note: recommenders will be required to upload their letters through the graduate college website. Instructions on how this works are provided within the online application process- we do not have a recommendation form.
Statement of purpose
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Writing Sample (term paper, chapter of thesis, etc.)

MINIMUM Requirements

GPA 3.0 on undergraduate or M.A. degree (cumulative GPA or last 60 semester units if your undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0 cumulative; graduate GPA taken will be cumulative only)
GRE â€“ UA code is 4832. Use school code 2201 (area studies), or 2299 (social sciences, other) This is required for both domestic and international students.

Other Graduate College Information/Requirements

Phone: (520) 621-3471 | Email Graduate College Questions: [email protected]

Graduate College Online Application Submission
Application Fee Due at time of Submission
Domicile Affidavit

Standardized Tests

Required test(s):
TOEFL for International Students, Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT; 80 IBT)

GPA 3.0 on undergraduate or M.A. degree (cumulative GPA or last 60 semester units if your undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0 cumulative; graduate GPA taken will be cumulative only)

Funding Opportunities

The School of Middle East and North African Studies (MENAS) awards financial aid on a competitive basis. Meritorious factors include demonstrated excellence in academics including GPA, progress in the program (for current students), test scores (for incoming students), publication, and professional experience such as a previous assistantship or other Middle East-related experience. Most funding is awarded in the fall for the academic year, therefore students entering the program in the spring have a minimal opportunity for departmental support. Many of our students also receive academic year and summer FLAS (Foreign Language Area Studies) scholarships through the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES). Comprehensive information on FLAS awards may be obtained by visiting the CMES web site. Listed below are the types of financial aid awarded by the Department.

Complete only ONE Financial Aid Application (due first Monday in Feb) to request the following types of support:

Teaching Assistantships (TAs)
Tuition and Registration Scholarships
Graduate College Fellowships (normally for incoming students only)

The following awards require separate applications:

Foreign Language and Area Studies Award
Study Abroad
Roshan Fellowships in Persian and Iranian Studies (due first Monday in February)
Summer TAs
Winter TAs
Travel Award: Travel Authorization Form (ongoing: students may request awards for conferences in which they are presenting or participating)
Thesis/Dissertation Tuition Waiver

Admissions Deadlines

Applicants must be registered in the MENAS BA in their Junior year of the program.

Application Deadline Fall: April 1st
*Applications must be paid for and submitted by the close of business on April 1st.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 25,200

Application Fee

USD 85

How to Apply

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.