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University of Maryland College Park Office of Extended Studies Arabic Language Program Office of Extended Studies 0132 Main Administration Building College Park, MD 20742 US   Phone: 301-405-7762 Fax: 301-314-9572   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Professional Studies in Arabic-30-credit Certificate Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Arabic-18-credit On Campus   Today's dynamic global environment demands professional skills in Arabic language and culture for government officials, employees of multinational businesses, journalists, and others with interests in the Arabic-speaking world. To meet this growing demand, the University of Maryland offers qualified students the opportunity to select either the: * 18-credit Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Arabic * 30-credit Master of Professional Studies in Arabic Both the Professional Master and Graduate Certificate provide full-immersion, content- and task-based courses. The courses, taught in Arabic, meet needs in a number of critical areas, including international relations, Arabic media, and Islamic culture. Course content may include topics related to Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Egypt. Students simulate living in an Arabic-speaking environment by the following means: * 20 hours a week of structured language learning experiences, including practice with language partners who are native Arabic speakers; * a dedicated Arabic study area filled with Arabic multimedia resources; * a variety of visiting speakers; and * field trips. These programs are designed to provide: * Intermediate to advanced Arabic language acquisition skills (students who complete the program are expected to reach ILR level 2+/ACTFL "advanced plus") * Knowledge of language and culture related to real-task applications * Understanding of differences between colloquial and formal speech contexts Admission is open to individuals who attend full-time. Both the Professional Master and the Graduate Certificate are also part of the National Flagship Language Program. Federally funded NFLP/NSEP students enroll in the program as a cohort and attend full-time (1 year for the certificate and 2 years for the master's degree).     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees The Graduate School at the University of Maryland requires all admitted graduate students to have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in another country. A GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into this program. Students must submit a set of original transcripts.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements International students and applicants with foreign credentials must submit academic records in the original language with literal English translations. Allow at least three months for evaluation. TOEFL scores are also required for all international applicants.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: