Introduction
This handbook provides practical information on the policies, procedures, and resources of the graduate degree programs offered in the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Other useful information is contained in the relevant sections of the Graduate School Website, and on the website of the Arabic Department http://arabic.georgetown.edu/
For a PDF version of the AIS Graduate Handbook, please visit here.
Degrees offered:
M.A. in Arabic and Islamic Studies
Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic Studies
Department and Program Personnel
Chair: Jonathan Brown
Director of Graduate Studies: Felicitas Opwis
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Sara Omar
Director of Arabic Studies: TBD
Exam Coordinator: TBD
Business Manager: Nada Alruqayb
Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs: Ian McCallum
Graduate Student Representation in Governance:
Every year, the graduate students elect a graduate student representative who serves as the formal representative of the graduate students vis-à-vis the department, and is the representative in the Graduate Student Organization. All graduate students are members of the GSO. For additional information, please visit the GSO homepage at: https://blogs.commons.georgetown.edu/georgetowngso/about-gso/
Credits required:
M.A.: 36
M.A. Part-time option: Yes
Ph.D. (with a relevant M.A.): 36
Ph.D. (without a relevant M.A.): 54
Ph.D. Part-time option: No