Graduates of PennWest’s online master’s in Arabic Language and Linguistics program are well suited for careers in both the public and private sector. You may pursue employment in government as a policy analyst or an immigration and nationalization specialist, or as diplomat in an Arabic-speaking country. You might opt to work in education or at a large corporation where your translation skills are needed. Or perhaps you might opt for a job with the military, working as an intelligence analyst, translator or interpreter.

1. Articulate the defining characteristics of key institutions in Arabic communities and culture
2. Communicate effectively using the Arabic language in a variety of linguistic contexts
3. Assess the social, cultural and political aspects of Arabic literature development
4. Apply foundational linguistics development and language acquisition principles to relevant social, cultural, political and technological influencers for second-language learners of Arabic
5. Demonstrate insight regarding, and apply problem-solving strategies to, the behavior of individuals and communities within Arabic culture
6. Select a variety of Arabic topics and apply fundamental research practices to at least one social science context relevant to effective Arabic language acquisition
7. Demonstrate foundational, effective Arabic-to-English translation skills
8. Assess the socio-cultural and interpersonal contexts that influence Arabic dialect acquisition and variation