Arabic Special Programs is a group of unique and leading grant-funded programs for studying the Arabic language and cultures. We offer programs for high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and Ph.D. levels.
Values
The Arabic Special Programs team is composed of highly trained professionals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives dedicated to providing students with an individualized, tailored, and unique learning experience.
The support that they offer extends beyond students’ undergraduate studies. Our team members are passionate about serving students in an empathetic, compassionate, and caring environment to support students’ professional growth and help them reach their career goals.
We operate with a collaborative spirit and an open-minded innovative team that thrives on problem-solving and advancing novel solutions.
Vision
To create pathways for students by filling the gaps,expanding minds, building future leaders, and equipping them with the language and culture needed to thrive as professionals.
To serve the community and beyond Arizona by being inclusive, building capacity, and providing financial and human resources support.
Incoming Undergraduates
Arabic Jumpstart Program
The Jumpstart Summer Program is a funded summer Arabic program for high school students wishing to join the University of Arizona as incoming undergraduate students.
Current Undergraduate Students
Arabic Flagship Program
The Arabic Flagship Program allows for top-tier Arabic training – including cultural immersion experiences – to all Arabic learners.
Center for Arabic Study Abroad
CASA offers advanced level training in Arabic language and culture to qualified American students at the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, and the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM).
Project GO
Project GO is a nationwide program providing training in selected strategic languages for ROTC students in universities across the United States.
Current Graduate Students
Center for Arabic Study Abroad
CASA offers advanced level training in Arabic language and culture to qualified American students at the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, and the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM).