The minor complements majors in anthropology, Arabic, art history, comparative literature, geography, history, Judaic studies, political science, and sociology. Students who are pre-law or pre-health but interested in modern Israeli history, politics, and culture will find a home in Israel Studies.

Israel provides a case study in the sociology of multi-ethnic and multi-religious relations, as well as international and multilateral conflict and conflict resolution. For this reason, the Israel studies minor serves students with a wide range of interests and backgrounds.

The program of study for the minor in Israel Studies consists of:

• Two courses above the 102 level in either Hebrew or Arabic language or literature
• A course on the history of modern Israel
• A course on politics, cultures, and societies of modern Israel
• Two elective courses in Israel Studies

Students may focus their work in Israel studies in history, politics, literature, or another area in consultation with faculty.

Notes:

1. Half of the courses for the minor must be at the 300- or 400-level.
2. At least three minor courses must be taken at Binghamton University.
3. Students who pass the test of language proficiency in either Hebrew or Arabic will be required to substitute two courses for the language requirement.
4. No course with a grade lower than C and no Pass/Fail courses can be counted toward the Israel studies minor.