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.

Before deciding if a thesis or project is the right fit for you, reach out to the Director. 

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