Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Associate in Arts - Middle East Studies in Santa Barbara United States | Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College
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Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Associate Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,530
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Middle East Studies Program focuses on examining the history, governance, diverse cultures, faiths, and languages of one of the world's most intricate and pivotal regions.
This major additionally explores themes like democratic transitions, armed conflicts, the influence of religious beliefs and ideologies, and how historical legacy shapes both the geographical and cultural identity of the area. Students will enhance their learning through a Study Abroad opportunity, gaining direct exposure to Middle Eastern lifestyles, customs, heritage, and historical contexts.
The Associate in Arts in Middle East Studies (AA degree) serves as an interdisciplinary foundation, preparing students to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Middle East Studies at UCSB or other UC/CSU institutions with comparable programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.0
Qualification Requirements
Graduates of high schools or equivalent are eligible for admission, with the equivalent of a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Students must be 18 years or older by the start of the semester without restrictions.
English Proficiency: TOEFL: PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60; iTEP: 3.0; IELTS: 5.5; IGCSE: C; GTEC CBT: 1030; Pearson Test of English: 45; PTE Academic: 44; STEP-Eiken: Grade Pre-1.
Application deadlines: Fall Semester: June 15; Spring Semester: November 1; Summer Session: May 1
Tuition
USD
10,530