The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FAS) plays a dual role. First, it provides a variety of general courses required for the graduation of students from different specializations. This General Education experience contributes to the students’ achievement of intended learning outcomes and lays a solid foundation for future success in the field of specialization. Skills are developed through a series of courses focused on specific areas: Written & Oral Communication; Technology Literacy; Research; Religion, Culture & Ethics; and Critical & Logical Reasoning.
Second, FAS offers a Bachelor Degree in Education in the field of Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. This program is designed for pre-service and in-service teachers who desire to receive a holistic professional training in the field of Education.

• Write clear, concise, well thought out academic essays in Arabic and English.
• Engage in discussions with professors and peers on academic topics.
• Give short, effective presentations in English and Arabic on general topics and topics related to their specialization.

• Distinguish between major research paradigms
• Develop basic understanding of methods of data collection and analysis
• Conduct a basic literature review and accurately document sources
• Apply skills learned to undertake small-scale research projects
• Write clear and concise research reports

• Develop a well-rounded worldview in the context of religious, cultural and ethical values
• Understand their responsibilities as informed citizens in a scientifically and culturally complex world

• Develop fundamental critical and creative thinking
• Effectively apply principles of scientific and logical reasoning in research contexts
• Objectively critique one’s own work and the work of his/her peers