<p>The Islamic studies program at George Mason recognizes that Islam is a universal faith and a world civilization with a global community. For this reason, it provides a global rather than regional framework for exploring Islam. This innovative approach encourages students to explore Islam's role and contributions beyond the Middle East. Through the multidisciplinary coursework for the minor, students come to appreciate the experiences that connect over one billion Muslims worldwide&mdash;from the past into the present.</p> <h4>Study Abroad</h4> <p>Students in Islamic studies are strongly encouraged to study abroad in one of the many programs offered by George Mason's <a href="http://globaled.gmu.edu">Center for Global Education</a>. The exposure and interactions of such experiences greatly enhance the learning in the classroom. Study abroad courses are as short as a week or as long as a semester. Mason offers programs in many countries of the Islamic world including Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, and Israel.</p> <h4>Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Knowledge of Islam has become vital to understanding the world in which we live, and a minor in Islamic Studies can advance career prospects in a number of areas:</p> <p>&bull; Government, including the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. military<br />&bull; International organizations<br />&bull; International business<br />&bull; International mass media<br /><br />Students also benefit from the additional qualifications the minor provides to enter graduate school in the social sciences and humanities, international studies, law, business, and many other fields.</p> 3 2009-05-13T12:59:14Z 7 696 17 false about false 18 38 2010-01-10T16:26:33Z 2010-01-10 7