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ARABIC LANGUAGE DEGREE OFFERED BEGINNING IN FALL http://www.calu.edu/news/press-releases/2011/04/arabic-language-degree-offered-beginning-in-fall.htm Students who enroll in the unique program will take the 30 credits required for the Arabic major from Cal U. They will be able to complete their general education requirements and electives at their home campus. The new degree in Arabic language and culture responds to a critical need. Federal agencies require people who understand the Arabic culture and who can speak, read and write the Arabic language. Several agencies consider it their top priority. The FBI, for example, places Arabic at the top of its list relative to its ability to translate all critical foreign language material. The Department of State identifies the need for individuals trained in Arabic as “super critical.” It is particularly important for Americans to be trained in Arabic languages because the U.S. government does not provide security clearance to ...