Near and Middle Eastern Studies Degree

The expansive field of Near and Middle Eastern Studies is an area of study focused on the study of politics, history, culture, geography, and economics of the Middle East. A program at Emory and Henry College in Near and Middle Eastern Studies is far more broad than a study of a specific ethnicity yet more precise than a study of people residing on a particular continent. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer near and middle eastern studies degrees.

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Emory and Henry College

2697 Dean Dr Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Emory and Henry College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Emory, VA, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 980 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Emory and Henry College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Emory and Henry College. Scores in a range of 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1296 to 1676 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for admission. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 29% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $30,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Emory and Henry College "Wasps" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ehc.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Annual Salary: $74430

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).