Overview

Arabic is one of the six most widely spoken languages in the world. Through this top quality master's degree program from Cal U Global Online, you'll develop the skills to function professionally as an educator, linguist, translator or interpreter in our increasingly diverse global community.

Build understanding and communication skills in Arabic.

With Cal U's flexible, customizable Arabic Language and Linguistics degree from Pennsylvania Western University, you'll develop advanced expertise in Arabic and apply that knowledge to the discipline or profession you choose.

In Cal U's graduate program concentration in Arabic, you'll learn to:

Communicate effectively in Arabic within various social contexts.
Utilize foundational, effective Arabic-to-English translation skills.
Articulate defining characteristics of key societal institutions in Arabic communities.
Apply insights and problem-solving strategies to the behavior of individuals and communities within Arabic culture.

Degree Benefits

Graduates of Cal U's graduate program in Arabic are positioned for careers as linguists, translators and educators in the government, business, nonprofit and military sectors. Other career fields include:

Study with expert Cal U faculty, including native Arabic speakers.
Earn a master's degree from a recognized public university in Pennsylvania.
Enter the program in summer, fall or spring, and complete the 30-credit program in less than 16 months.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Methods

Law, Culture, and Society

Qualitative Research in Social Science

Arabic Linguistics

Arabic English Translation

Arabic Literature & Social Culture Aspects

Arabic Dialect Acquisition & Variation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Linguistics Middle Eastern studies View 3 other Masters in Middle Eastern studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Arabic language, linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, or equivalent with a GPA of 2.80 or higher (Students with a GPA below 2.80 may apply for conditional admission).
Official transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15780 USD / year

≈ 15780 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15480 USD / year

≈ 15480 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Build understanding and communication skills in Arabic.

Degree Benefits

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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