Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Culture
The following
eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for
completing this program of study in four years. To ensure that they are making
satisfactory academic progress, students should consult with their faculty
advisor, ensure that they complete necessary prerequisites and required courses
in sequence.
Admission
B.A. in Arabic Language and Culture. Meet California University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Admissions requirements. Must have a SAT writing score of 460 or higher or an ACT writing score of 19 or higher, or equivalent transfer credits, or satisfactorily pass a writing test administrated at California University of Pennsylvania.
Students wishing to take only the minor, certificate, individual courses, or those already holding an accredited bachelor’s degree do not need to meet the above listed writing requirements.
Registration
The Bachelor of Arts Arabic Language and Culture program, as well as all Global Online programs of study, is housed within California University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Web Based Programs. This office assists students with their online educational experience, from application to graduation.
Freshman Year
First Semester - 16 CreditsCourse
| Credits
|
|---|
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
| 1 cr.
|
ENG 101 English Composition 1
| 3 crs.
|
ARB 101 Elementary Arabic I
| 3 crs
|
General Education, Minor, or Electives
| 9 crs.
|
Second Semester - 15 Credits| Course | Credits
|
|---|
ENG 102 English Composition II
| 3 crs.
|
ARB 102 Elementary Arabic II
| 3 crs.
|
General Education Courses
| 9 crs.
|
Sophomore Year
Third Semester - 15 CreditsCourse
| Credits
|
|---|
ARB 203 Intermediate Arabic I
| 3 crs.
|
General Education, Minor, or Electives
| 12 crs.
|
Fourth Semester - 15 CreditsCourse
| Credits
|
|---|
ARB 204 Intermediate Arabic II
| 3 crs.
|
General Education, Minor, or Electives
| 12 crs.
|
Junior Year
Fifth Semester - 15 Credits| Course | Credits
|
|---|
ARB 350 Advanced Arabic I
| 3 crs.
|
General Education, Minor, or Electives
| 12 crs.
|
Sixth Semester - 15 CreditsCourse
| Credits
|
|---|
ARB 351 Advanced Arabic II
| 3 crs.
|
General Education, Minor, or Electives
| 12 crs.
|
Senior Year
Seventh Semester — 9-12 Credits
Course
| Credits
|
|---|
General Education, Minor or Electives
| 9-12 crs.
|
Eighth Semester — 9-12 CreditsCourse
| Credits
|
|---|
General Education, Minor or Electives
| 9-12 crs.
|
Arabic Electives
(Available in the summer semester preceding your senior year.)
Arabic-related ElectivesCourse
| Credits
|
|---|
MFL 479 Field Studies in Modern Languages and Cultures
| 3-12 crs.
|
ARB 480 Selected Topics in Arabic
| 3-12 crs.
|
MFL 481 Modern Language Internship
| 3-12 crs.
|
