Mapping your Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies Major
Your Hood experience is about so much more than just your Arabic and Middle Eastern studies major.
The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where an Arabic and Middle Eastern studies major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at Hood so that you are career ready for your journey beyond Hood.
Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic adviser.
Contact
| Student Success 301-696-3860 | Registrar 301-696-3620 | Center for Career Development & Experiential Education |
| College Catalog | Department of Global Languages & Cultures | Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies (B.A.) |
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
ARAB 101 Elementary Arabic I | 4 |
FYS 101 First Year Seminar | 3 |
Core - Historical Analysis | 3 |
Core - ENGL 100 Elements of Composition | 4 |
Core - Health & Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
ARAB 102 Elementary Arabic II | 4 |
PSCI 210 (Major Elective 1, Core- SBA)* | 3 |
Core - Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
Core - Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Core -Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
Major Elective 2* | 3 |
Core - Literary Analysis | 3 |
Core - Scientific Thought, Non-Lab | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Core -Health & Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
Major Elective 3* | 3 |
Core - Scientific Thought, Lab | 4 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
Major Elective 4* | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 1 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
MEST 300 or GLBS 301 (Core - GP) | 3 |
Major Elective 5* | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 1 |
| 15 |
Total Credits = 124
* Students take a minimum of 15 credits selected from a list in the catalog, at least 12 of which must be at the 300-level, and some may be fulfilled during a semester or a year of study abroad.
Learning, Self-Exploration, and Academic Excellence
The Hood College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment.
Cultivate
Explore your Major and Related Occupations
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Explore various occupations and career paths related to Arabic and Middle Eastern studies through the Hood College website. | Visit with a counselor in the Career Center to update your resume and consider locations for a global studies related internship. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either global studies or employment related. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either accounting or employment related. Be sure to include your research skills. |
Visit the What Can I Do With the Major?, and the CareerOneStop websites. | Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the Model United Nations. | Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships, consider competitive national experiences. | If you have not already completed an internship, enroll in one, or a second internship experience, to gain additional work experience and/or college credit. |
Meet with Career Center staff to begin developing a resume. | If eligible, investigate federal work study positions in a department of career related interest. |
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Engage
Locally and Globally
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Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the Model United Nations. | Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page. | Attend Chamber of Commerce industry related events. Speak with a Career Center counselor to learn more about these. | Attend the annual Business Etiquette Dinner. |
| Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the global studies/international relations field. | Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework. | Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the Arabic and Middle Eastern studies field. |
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| Shadow professionals or alumni who work in the field. |
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| Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the Arabic and Middle Eastern studies field. |
Prepare
For Post-Graduation Success
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Attend the Fall and Spring Community Engagement Fairs to learn about more local organizations. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need interns with backgrounds in international relations, world languages and cultures. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair and/or STEM Career Expo to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need interns. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may be recruiting accounting new hires. |
| Regularly check the Handshake events page to see employers providing information sessions on campus. | Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search. | Attend conferences of professional associations. |
| If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities within the job field. | Select part-time jobs and internships in your field of interest. |
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| Consider taking an exploratory micro-internship in your field of interest. | Attend conferences of professional associations. |
- Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
- Meet regularly with your academic adviser
- Work with tutors at the Writing Center
- Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships
Learn more about careers in Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/middle-east-studies/
- Education:
- Teaching
- Research
- Student support services (e.g., international student services)
- Student affairs (eg. study abroad)
- Multicultural programming
- Administration
- Information/Library science
- Community education
- Literacy
- English as a second language
- GED preparation
- Universities and colleges
- Campus cultural centers
- Support programs (e.g., Educational Advancement Program, Upward Bound)
- School and community libraries
- K-12 schools, public and private
- Outreach centers (e.g., Middle East Outreach Center, UNC Center for Middle East & Islamic Studies)
- Nonprofit organizations including those promoting literacy (e.g., VISTA)
- Adult education programs (e.g., those focusing on GED preparation)
Explore more career opportunities in Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies: https://www.onetonline.org/
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