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Islamic Studies Undergraduate Certificate
Program
Fall 2006
Interested in Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies around the world?
Undergraduates at Arizona State University can sign up for the Islamic Studies Certificate Program and can earn both a certificate and transcript recognition indicating their academic focus on Islam and the Muslim World. The Certificate Program is a distinct advantage for students interested in any academic discipline with a world-wide focus, including professional programs in Social Work, Global Studies, International Law and Business. Students interested in Religious Studies, Anthropology, Arabic, Political Science, Geography, History, Anthropology and other disciplines will find the certificate important for deepening their knowledge about Islam and Muslims in the contemporary world.
All ASU students in undergraduate degree programs are eligible for the Islamic Studies Certificate Program. Students who complete all the requirements of a) their major; b) their College; and c) the certificate program will receive a certificate plus transcript recognition of their particular emphasis.
If you decide to sign up for the certificate, click here to print out a Student Information Sheet. Then please return the completed form to the Islamic Studies Coordinator.
Certificate Requirements:Students must complete a minimum total of 26 semester hours, chosen in consultation with the Islamic Studies program coordinator. 12 of these must be upper-division hours. A minimum grade of "C" is required in each course.
Requirements:
1. Language (8 hours)
Students must complete 8 hours of Arabic, Indonesian or another language approved by the program coordinator. Students who are native speakers of these languages or who have equivalent knowledge will substitute 2 additional courses approved by the program coordinator.
2. Coursework (18 hours total):A. Core Courses (12 hours)
Students must complete REL 260, REL 365, REL 366 and either a relevant section of REL 394
or REL 460.REL 260 Introduction to Islam
REL 365 Islamic Civilization
REL 366 Islam in the Modern World
REL 394 OR REL 460. Topics vary.
B. Electives (6 hours):
Students must choose any two courses (6 hours) from a list of approved electives. Please see the ELECTIVES section in the list below.
Fall 2006 Courses
Please see the ASU Schedule for full class details.
LANGUAGES
ARB 101 Elementary Arabic (#21844, #44205, & #88253)
ARB 191 Arabic and Islamic Culture (#13776)
ARB 201 Intermediate Arabic (#46296)
ARB 394 Arabic Conversation I (#39239)
ARB 394 Arabic/Islamic Culture and Literature (#93084)
ARB 394 Arabic Culture and Islam (#67330) )Internet Course)
ARB 394 Introduction to the Qur'an (#64494) (First Summer Session)
ARB 499 Advanced Arabic
ARB 590 Arabic Reading & Conference
BCS 101 Introductory Serbo-Croatian (#97502)
BCS 201 Intermediate Serbo-Croatian (#37701)
BCS 495 Serbo-Croatian for Heritage Speakers (#85126)
IDN 101 Elementary Indonesian (#41091)
IDN 201 Intermediate Indonesian (#61465)
IDN 394 Advanced Indonesian (#36241)
IDN 499 Individualized Advanced Indonesian
FLA 394 Beginning Hindi (#45083)
FLA 394 Advanced Serbo-Croatian
SLV 394 Societies of the New Eastern Europe (#64064)
SLV 484 Slavic Studies Internship {Bosnian Muslim focus} (#59117)
SLV 492 Slavic Studies Honors-Directed Study Bosnian Muslim focus} (#04434)
SLV 493 Slavic Studies Honors Thesis Bosnian Muslim focus} (#44513)
SLV 499 Individual Work {Bosnian Muslim focus} (22054)
SLV 590 Slavic Studies Reading & Conference {Bosnian Muslim focus} (#70449)
SPA 425 Spanish Literature (#69061)
SPA 426 Spanish Literature (#34781 & #84748)
SPA 473 Spanish Civilization (#23231)
CORE COURSES
REL 365 Islamic Civilization (#81206)
REL 366 Islam in the Modern World (#70588)
REL 394 Islam & Islamic Societies in Africa (#79826)
REL 394 Islam & Islamic Societies in Africa Internet (#49223)
REL 394 Islam and World Affairs Internet (#76473)
REL 394 Arabic/Islamic Culture and Literature (#50731)
REL 394 Introduction to the Qur'an (#56070) (First Summer Session)
ELECTIVES
African and African American Studies
AFS 394 Islam & Islamic Societies in Africa Internet (#48863)
AFS 394 Islam & World Affairs Internet (#04248)
Anthropology
ASB 222 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes (#14611)
ASB 240 Introduction to Southeast Asia (#15706)
ASB 325 Peoples of Southeast Asia (#20224)
ASB 591 Peoples of Southeast Asia (#33234)
Cultural Geography
GCU 240 Introduction to Southeast Asia (#37805)
GCU 328 Geography of the Middle East & North Africa (#12734)
English
ENG 394 Arab Women Writers (#83168) (Second Summer Session)
History
HST 240 Introduction to Southeast Asia (#47260)
HST 307 Studies in African History (#79765)
HST 372 The Modern Middle East (#93264)
HST 498 Europe and Africa (#74042)
Political Science
POS 240 Introduction to Southeast Asia (#73096)
POS 394 War & Peace in the Middle East (#27829)
POS 494 War & Peace in the Middle East (#18453)
Religious Studies
REL 240 Introduction to Southeast Asia (#90194)
REL 310 Western Religious Traditions (#04859)
REL 369 Women in Islam (#53919)
Social Work
SWU 494 Muslim Reality: Living in America (First Summer Session at West Campus)
SWG 598 Muslim Reality: Living in America (First Summer Session at West Campus)
Other Courses that may apply to the Certificate Include:
ARB 101 Elementary Arabic
ARB 201 Intermediate Arabic
ASB 242 Asian American Experiences
ASB 325 Peoples of Southeast Asia
ASB 361 Old World Prehistory I
ASB 362 Old World Prehistory II
FRE 471 Literature of Francophone Africa & the Caribbean
GCU 326 Geography of Asia
HST 106 Asian Civilizations
HST 107 Asian Civilizations
HST 200 Introduction to Early African History
HST 200 Introduction to Modern African History
HST 302 Islam in Africa
HST 302 Women in Islam
HST 391 Modern Southeast Asia
HUM 409 Orientalism and Occidentalism
Want to learn more? Please contact both your departmental major advisor and the Islamic Studies Certificate Coordinator (Islamic.Studies@asu.edu)
Relevant Departments and Programs at ASU
ANTHROPOLOGY
CENTER FOR ASIAN STUDIES
CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
LANGUAGE & LITERATURES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Islamic Studies Faculty at Arizona State University
Contact Information:
Mark R. Woodward
Islamic Studies Certificate Program Coordinator
Department of Religious StudiesOffice: ECA 337
Phone: (480) 965-2530
E-mail: Mark.Woodward@asu.edu
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