
Associate in Arts - Middle East Studies







About Associate in Arts - Middle East Studies
The Middle East Studies Program involves the study of the history, politics, cultures, religions and languages of one of the most complex and critical regions of the world. Some of the questions which students will encounter in courses in this program include: What are the main tenets of the major religions of the area? What is the history of the peoples of this region? What are the political systems of these countries like? Why is the region so critical to world politics? What are the cultural differences in Middle Eastern cultures, within the Middle East and between the Middle East and the West and the East.
The Middle East Studies major also seeks to understand the question of democratization, political violence, the role of religion and ideology, the role of tradition and history in shaping the physical and psychological make-up of the region. The Program will be complemented with a Study Abroad component offering students a hands-on experience of life and culture and tradition and history of the Middle East.
The Associate in Arts in Middle East Studies degree (AA in Middle East Studies) is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with a solid foundation to transition to a Baccalaureate Degree in Middle East Studies at UCSB or at any of the other UC or CSU campuses offering a similar major.
Similar Programs
5
Associate in Arts - Black Studies
Santa Barbara City College
Earliest Intake
Aug 2025
Deadline
Jun 2025
Tuition (1st year)
$8,664.00 USD
Application Fee
$75.00 USD
Associate in Arts - Chicano Studies
Santa Barbara City College
Earliest Intake
Aug 2025
Deadline
Jun 2025
Tuition (1st year)
$8,664.00 USD
Application Fee
$75.00 USD
Associate in Arts - Ethnic Studies
Santa Barbara City College
Earliest Intake
Aug 2025
Deadline
Jun 2025
Tuition (1st year)
$8,664.00 USD
Application Fee
$75.00 USD
ApplyBoard Services
GIC
Program
International Student GIC Program
Obtain your GIC from one of Canada’s largest banks without any processing fees.
Student
Loans
ApplyBoard Loans Services
Don’t let a lack of funds keep you from achieving your dreams. Jumpstart your (or your student’s) educational journey with ApplyBoard Student Loans.
Study in Santa Barbara City College & Achieve Your Dreams
Ready to launch your study abroad journey? You make it happen, but ApplyBoard makes it easy! Follow in the steps of 500,000+ other students and trust our experts to guide your way.
Register for Free Today
