Graduate Course

Summer 2026 Course List 

Check the course schedule for more details. Note course details are subject to change. For questions, reach out at meis@gmu.edu. 

Elective Course Options

  • GLOA 599: Global Middle East
  • HIST 585: The Middle East & Europe 
Fall 2026 Course Options 

Check the course schedule for more details. Note course details are subject to change. For questions, reach out at meis@gmu.edu. 

Core Course Options (coming soon!)

Methods Course Options    

  • GLOA 605: Interdisciplinary Research Methods, Mondays at 7:20pm-10pm, Dr. Mathhew West, online
  • GOVT 500: Scientific Method/Rsrch Design, Dr. Sonia Gormley, online
  • HIST 610: Study and Writing of History, Wednesdays at 4:30pm-7:10pm, Dr. Michael Chang, Building East/Room 134
  • HIST 610: Study and Writing of History, Mondays at 7:20pm-10pm, Dr. Joan Bristol, online
  • SOCI 620: Methods/Logic Social Inquiry, Mondays at 4:30pm-7:10pm, Dr. Shannon Davis, Innovation Hall/Room 336    

Elective Course Options

  • HIST 585: Islamic Empires, Mondays at 7:20pm-10pm, Peterson Hall/Room 2408, Dr. Huseyin Yilmaz
  • GGS 518: Geog North Africa/Middle East, Thursdays 3pm-4:15pm, Exploratory Hall/Room 2312, Dr. Maction Komwa 

The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes.

HIST 585: Problems in Middle Eastern History (3 Credits)

Scheduled for Fall 2026 

Analyzes selected problem. Emphasizes reading and discussion of historical interpretations, and development of bibliography. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

GLOA 599: Issues in Global Affairs (1-6 Credits)

Scheduled for Fall 2026 

Studies current issues and debates in global affairs. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different.Offered by Global Affairs. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 12 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

POGO 750: Topics in Policy and Government (1-3 Credits)

Scheduled for Fall 2026 

Focuses on selected topics in policy and government not covered in fixed-content Schar school courses.Offered by Schar Public Policy/Admin. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.