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. 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 |
