Jun 08, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Islamic and Arabic Studies, B.A. (2025-2026) - Roadmap


The roadmap outlines a recommended sequence of courses to follow in order to complete your degree in a timely manner. It is designed to take into account General Education courses and major preparation courses that will satisfy multiple requirements with one course. The roadmap suggests sequencing to ensure that you complete prerequisite courses prior to taking the higher-level course.

Year 1


Fall Semester (16 units)


Spring Semester (16 units)


Year 2


Fall Semester (16 units)


Spring Semester (14 units)


  • Physical Science [5A] or Biological Science [5B] Units: 3
  •      º Select the area of Science not completed in the Fall

  • Laboratory [5C] Units: 1
  •      º Must be in the same subject area as the Physical or Biological Science course taken.

  • Elective Units: 6
  • Units: 4
  •      º Major Prep or Elective
         º ARAB 202 required for Arabic Studies specialization and those who wish to take upper division Arabic courses.

Year 3


Fall Semester (15 units)


  • GE Explorations / Cultural Diversity  Units: 3
  • GWAR: Upper Division Writing Course  Units: 3
  • Major: Arabic or Islamic Studies Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.
  • Major: Arabic or Islamic Studies Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.
  • Major: Arabic or Islamic Studies Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major. 

Spring Semester (15 units)


  • GE Explorations  Units: 3
    • Courses selected for the major may also satisfy GE Explorations. See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses.
  • Major: Arabic or Islamic Studies Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.  
  • Major: Arabic or Islamic Studies Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.  
  • Major Elective Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.
  • Elective Units: 3

Year 4


Fall Semester (15 units)


  • GE Explorations  Units: 3
    • Courses selected for the major may also satisfy GE Explorations. See University Catalog for list of approved courses.
  • Major: Arabic or Islamic Studies Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.  
  • Major Elective Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.
  • Elective Units: 3
  • Elective Units: 3

Spring Semester (13 units)


  • Major: Arabic or Islamic Studies Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.  
  • Major Elective or Upper Division Elective Units: 3
    • See SDSU University Catalog for list of approved courses. Please see Major Adviser about Arabic or Islamic Studies Specialization or see the Office of Evaluations to complete a Declaration of Specialization form for your major.
  • Elective Units: 3
  • Elective Units: 2
  • Elective Units: 2

Degree Total (120 units)