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 (coming soon!)

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    
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Elective Course Options

                                                                                                                                                               

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

Scheduled for Spring 2026 Summer 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 Summer 2026 Spring 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 Spring 2026 Summer 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.