Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

The music minor offers a comprehensive and inclusive musical education for students who want to learn the theory, literature and performance of music. With a focus on both Western and Arab music, you can develop fundamental listening and sight-reading skills, learn to read music, and explore the basic principles of music theory. By studying representative great works of music literature and composers, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for music and acquire problem-solving skills. Additionally, you can make substantial progress in learning to sing or play an instrument, and advanced students may even have the opportunity to present part of a solo recital with their teacher's permission. 

Minor Specializations

• Music

• Music Technology Minor

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

The linguistics minor helps students understand the importance of language in effective communication across various fields. It also provides skills in research, data analysis and language teaching, making it a valuable addition to any major. This minor can intersect with many areas of specialization, such as psychology, sociology and political science. By enrolling in the linguistics minor, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of language and its impact on community and identity.

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

Looking to expand your knowledge and appreciation of Islam as a culture? This minor program is ideal for students seeking a deeper understanding of the religious and cultural traditions of Islam. Gain valuable insights into this fascinating subject and prepare for a diverse range of career paths, including research, education, law, diplomacy, public service, communications, media and journalism. You will also have the option to pursue graduate degrees in Islamic Studies, religious studies or philosophy.

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

The Islamic history minor offers a comprehensive study of both pre-modern and modern history, including political and social aspects. With courses covering particular time periods and regimes, as well as thematic analysis of relevant issues such as marriage and family, religious diversity, spirituality, popular culture, gender and class issues, you'll gain a well-rounded understanding of the region's rich history. Perfect for students in history, political science, public policy, Middle East studies, anthropology and sociology, this minor can lead to successful careers in research, education, diplomacy, law, journalism, teaching and public service. It's also a great stepping stone for further graduate studies. 

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Arab-Islamic world with this minor program, designed for students who have a keen interest in art, architecture and the monuments produced in various parts of the Islamic world. The program focuses on the built environment and artifacts that have survived from different time periods and regions of the Islamic world. As a student, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the culture and history of the Islamic world and develop essential skills in architecture, interior design, heritage management and research. The minor program is perfect for students who aspire to pursue a successful career in these fields, as well as those who wish to pursue graduate studies in Islamic Art and Architecture history. 

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

Are you interested in exploring the world of politics? With 15CP of courses in political science and a required prerequisite, you can declare a minor in this exciting field. The program also offers specializations in areas such as international relations, political economy and Middle East politics, all of which can be obtained within the 15CP requirement. Whether you're interested in global affairs, economics or regional politics, the political science minor has something for everyone. 

Minor Specializations

• International Relations
• Middle East Politics
• Political Economy
• General Political Science

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

The interactive media design minor is the perfect program for students who want to learn the basics of digital image making, animation and User Experience (UX) Design. Through this program, students will be able to understand software and production principles for digital and print-based media and ideate and execute basic graphical animations. They will also learn how to research, prototype, systematize and design a UX concept for a digital product or service while working in teams. This program is suitable for students who are interested in a career in digital products and services such as mobile, tablet or web applications. By the completion of this minor, the students will have a good understanding of the process of conceptualizing and designing digital products or services and the different roles and disciplines it involves.

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

AUC’s minor in history is more than just a course of study — it's a gateway to a world of possibilities. The program offers a rich and engaging introduction to the study of history, while allowing students to explore their own unique interests and passions. With a focus on developing academic, personal and intellectual competencies, the minor provides students with a solid foundation for success in a wide range of careers, from law and diplomacy to journalism and business. 

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

If you are ready to expand your knowledge and understanding of gender concepts and theory, the gender studies minor is the perfect opportunity to do so. This program will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of how gender impacts our lives from a cross-cultural perspective and provide you with the fundamental knowledge of gender and women studies that will complement any major. The primary goal of IGWS is to open doors to careers in NGOs and a variety of disciplines and prepare you for further academic work. 

Program Overview

AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range. 

The game design minor at AUC is a unique opportunity for students of different disciplines to gain insight into the world of game design. With a focus on collaboration and ideation, students will learn to prototype their original ideas using various tools and test them to reach a minimum viable product. This program is open to all students, with a particular focus on graphic design and computer science and engineering courses. Graduates of the program will have a wide range of career opportunities and paths, including the chance to pitch their ideas to industry professionals and work on game projects with other team members.