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Middle Eastern Studies:

Problems and Methods in Middle Eastern Studies (G77.1687), a medieval, or modern Middle East history course ( G77.1641, or G77.1642, or, with the approval of the director, an advanced history seminar); and at least one course each from two of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, Politics, and Sociology. For example, two of the following courses: Anthropology for Middle East Studies (G14.1322); Economics of the Middle East (G31.1608); Middle East Government and Politics (G53.2590) and Sociology of Islam (G77.1612).

Museum studies:

Two of the following three courses: History and Theory of Musuems (G49.1500), Museum Collections and Exhibitions (G49.1501), and Museum Management (G49.1502); and Internship (G49.3990) and Internship Seminar (G49.3991)
Students in the museum studies concentration may elect to study in two tracks: the modern Middle East or the medieval Middle East. The course and language requirements for the modern track are listed above.

Requirements for the medieval track include two core courses, Problems and Methods in Middle Eastern Studies G77.1687 and History of the Middle East, 600-1200 G77.1640. For the distribution requirement, students register for one advanced history seminar or for History of the Middle East, 1200-1800 G77.1641, and one class from either law, philosophy, or religion; for instance, Topics in Medieval Islamic History G77.1646 and either Islamic Law and Society G77.1854, Islamic Philosophy and Theology G77.2720, or Introduction to the Qur’an G77.1609. Electives are chosen from courses offered in the Departments of Fine Arts, Hebrew and Judaic Studies, History, and Middle Eastern Studies and the Program in Religious Studies. Students must demonstrate proficiency in a modern Middle East language, as above.

For further information, contact the Hagop Kevorkian Center, at (212) 998-8877 or at kevorkian.center@nyu.edu ; or the Program in Museum Studies, at (212) 998-8080 or museum.studies@nyu.edu. You may visit the Museum Studies website at http://www.nyu.edu/fas/program/museumstudies/


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Introduction Why NYU? MA in Near Eastern Studies Joint Journalism MA MA/Business option MA/Concentration in Museum Studies Courses Summer Language Programs Job Placement Internships FAQs	You are Here: Home » Masters Program » MA concentration in Museum Studies TEXT SIZE: \| \| \| \| \| Photo Credit M.A. IN NEAR EASTERN STUDIES WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MUSEUM STUDIES The Master of Arts degree in Near Eastern Studies with a concentration in Museum Studies is designed for those who intend to pursue careers in museums and cultural organizations and those currently employed in the field who wish to acquire formal training. The Museum Studies program offers individualized internships in a wide variety of museums, cultural organizations, and nonprofit institutions in the United States and abroad. The degree provides a comprehensive knowledge of the contemporary theory and practice of museum work, as well as a substantial curriculum in Middle Eastern studies. Students complete 48 points of course work: 32 points of Middle Eastern studies (including up to 8 points of language), 16 points of museum studies, plus a full summer internship in a museum or cultural institution, and a master's essay based on the student's combined study and internship. All candidates must demonstrate language competence in either Arabic, Hebrew, Persian or Turkish. The required courses are: Middle Eastern Studies: Problems and Methods in Middle Eastern Studies (G77.1687), a medieval, or modern Middle East history course ( G77.1641, or G77.1642, or, with the approval of the director, an advanced history seminar); and at least one course each from two of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, Politics, and Sociology. For example, two of the following courses: Anthropology for Middle East Studies (G14.1322); Economics of the Middle East (G31.1608); Middle East Government and Politics (G53.2590) and Sociology of Islam (G77.1612). Museum studies: Two of the following three courses: History and Theory of Musuems (G49.1500), Museum Collections and Exhibitions (G49.1501), and Museum Management (G49.1502); and Internship (G49.3990) and Internship Seminar (G49.3991) Students in the museum studies concentration may elect to study in two tracks: the modern Middle East or the medieval Middle East. The course and language requirements for the modern track are listed above. Requirements for the medieval track include two core courses, Problems and Methods in Middle Eastern Studies G77.1687 and History of the Middle East, 600-1200 G77.1640. For the distribution requirement, students register for one advanced history seminar or for History of the Middle East, 1200-1800 G77.1641, and one class from either law, philosophy, or religion; for instance, Topics in Medieval Islamic History G77.1646 and either Islamic Law and Society G77.1854, Islamic Philosophy and Theology G77.2720, or Introduction to the Qur’an G77.1609. Electives are chosen from courses offered in the Departments of Fine Arts, Hebrew and Judaic Studies, History, and Middle Eastern Studies and the Program in Religious Studies. Students must demonstrate proficiency in a modern Middle East language, as above. For further information, contact the Hagop Kevorkian Center, at (212) 998-8877 or at kevorkian.center@nyu.edu ; or the Program in Museum Studies, at (212) 998-8080 or museum.studies@nyu.edu. You may visit the Museum Studies website at http://www.nyu.edu/fas/program/museumstudies/ Back to Top	QUICK LINKS Upcoming Events Teachers Training Why NYU? IMPORTANT LINKS NEW YORK UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES
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