Arab and Muslim History
Under Review
Program Requirements
- The completion of all University requirements, as specified in the Graduate Studies Academic Regulations.
- Knowledge of English language; students must take the English language test specified by the University. According to the results of this test, the need to register for the remedial course in English language (ENGC530) will be determined. Students are required to complete this course before the end of their third semester in the program, according to the academic regulations pertaining to remedial courses.
- Completion of remedial courses required by the program.
- Completion of any other program requirements. (No less than 36 credit hours)
1. Compulsory Courses: (15 credit hours)
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Course No |
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Prerequisite(s) |
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Methodologies of History |
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Sources of Muslim History |
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Sources of the Modern History of the Arab World |
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Political Theories and Movements in Muslim History |
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The West and Liberation Issues in the Modern Arab World |
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Note: All students are required to complete AMHI630 within the first 15 hours of their registration in the program.
2. Elective Courses: (15 credit hours)
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Course No |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Sources of the Modern and Contemporary History of Palestine |
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Palestine and Political Changes in the Modern and Contemporary Periods |
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The Army and Military Structures in Muslim History |
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The Arabs under Ottoman Rule |
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Economic Systems in Muslim History |
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Social History of the Modern Arab World |
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Egypt and Syria in Muslim History |
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Daily life in Muslim History |
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The Development of Scientific Thinking in Muslim History |
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Islam and Modernity |
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Special Topic |
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*Students can substitute three of the above mentioned elective courses with three courses from another graduate program, after the approval of the Program Council.
3. Track “A” or Track “B”:6 Credit Hours; Thesis or two Seminars
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Track |
Track Title |
Track Number |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Track A |
Thesis |
Complete no less than 12 credit hours from the program, including AMHI 631 and AMHI632 |
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Track B |
Seminars
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4. Passing the Comprehensive Oral Exam
1. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in History or in one of the social sciences. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in other fields may also be addmited in this program after the approval of the Program Council.
2. Applicants are required to complete the remedial courses determined by the program.
