Persian Studies Undergraduate Program
Students can pursue a B.A. in Persian Studies or a Minor in Persian Studies.
Students wishing to achieve advanced proficiency in Persian should also consider the Flagship Scholar Certificate through the University's Persian Language Flagship program. This certificate can be combined with many other majors.
In addition to the undergraduate programs listed below, the University also offers special opportunities to:
- Live in a Persian immersion apartment in the Language House
- Participate in Overseas Study
Persian Studies Major
The B.A. in Persian Studies (36 credits) provides students with a solid background in linguistic, literary, and cultural aspects of the study of Persian. This includes the cultures of Iran, Afghanistan, Persian-speaking Central Asia, and the Persian diaspora.
Minor in Persian Studies
This 15-credit minor complements a range of professions, including careers in education, engineering, government, journalism, the arts, business, and communication.
Persian Language Flagship Program
The University of Maryland's Undergraduate Persian Flagship offers a state of the art language curriculum that aims to educate global professionals with superior command of Persian and a deep understanding of the life and cultures of the Persian-speaking countries of Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
Undergraduate Advisor
Ali Abasi
Associate Professor, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Associate Professor, Advisor, Persian
Associate Professor, Roshan Institute for Persian Studies
3112 H.J. Patterson Hall
College Park
MD,
20742