Project and Thesis

Whether students have selected to do the optional project or thesis, the Middle East & Islamic Studies capstone research experience should reflect students’ mastery of relevant subjects and skills in their course work, experiential learning opportunities, and research. For the exact number of project or thesis credits to take, students should consult the degree requirements in the University Catalog and the MEIS Handbook.

Middle East & Islamic Studies Thesis

For more information and steps to take for the optional thesis option, please see here.

Students intending to register for credits of MEIS 799: Thesis must satisfy the following prerequisites:

  1. Completion of all core classes and 24 credit hours toward MA in MEIS
  2. An approved thesis proposal sheet with proposal signatures

Middle East & Islamic Studies Project

For more information and steps to take for the optional project option, please see here.

Students intending to register for credits of MEIS 798: Project must satisfy the following prerequisites:

  1. Completion of 21 credit hours toward MA in MEIS
  2. Research Methods Course
  3. An approved project proposal sheet with proposal signatures

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