Dual Master's in Middle Eastern Studies and Public Affairs
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies offer a joint program leading to the Master of Public Affairs and the Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies (degree code: 668200). The program combines advanced policy studies with interdisciplinary area studies, responding to an increased need in both public and private sectors for policy specialists with a thorough understanding of the economics, geography, history, and culture of the Middle East and North Africa.
Degree Requirements: Master's in Public Affairs |
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21 credits |
Public Affairs Core Courses |
6 credits |
Policy Research Project |
9 credits |
Public Affairs Electives |
0 - 1 credits |
Summer Internship |
Master's in Middle Eastern Studies — with Thesis |
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4 courses(12 credits) |
MES Graduate Seminars |
2 courses(6 credits) |
Intermediate to Advanced Language Courses* |
2 courses(6 credits) |
courses specific to the methods or theories relevant to the student’s disciplinary focus, approved by the Graduate Adviser |
2 courses(6 credits) |
Master's Thesis; taken sequentially |
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Master's in Middle Eastern Studies — with Report |
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5 courses(15 credits) |
MES Graduate Seminars |
2 courses(6 credits) |
Intermediate to Advanced Language Courses* |
3 courses(9 credits) |
courses specific to the methods or theories relevant to the student’s disciplinary focus, approved by the Graduate Adviser |
1 course(3 credits) |
Master's Report; taken the last semester |
