1. A core course in Middle East studies, to be co-taught each fall by faculty from Duke and UNC.

2. Three additional courses, one of which must be outside the student's home department or school. One of these courses may be an advanced class in a Middle East language. One of these courses may be double-counted toward the student's primary degree requirements.

3. A biweekly non-credit workshop, to be co-led each spring by faculty from Duke and UNC, in which students will develop and present their proposals for masters or doctoral research.

4. A thesis, dissertation chapter, or equivalent research paper, on a topic in Middle East studies. Theses written for the student's primary degree requirements are welcome.

5. Relevant language skills, international experience, or training. Language competence in a Middle Eastern language may be demonstrated by taking an advanced language class or by using primary language texts in the major research project. International experience and training should include extended research, fieldwork, or study in a Middle Eastern country. 

1. An initial letter of interest indicating your home department, current degree program, primary adviser, and anticipated year of graduation. (In place of this letter, an application form will be posted soon.)

2. A curriculum vitae.

3. A brief letter of endorsement from your primary faculty adviser.

4. A plan for the completion of each of the certificate requirements, generated in consultation with a Middle East studies faculty member at Duke or UNC.