Area studies typically examine the development of a particular population or region. While other, similar interdisciplinary studies, such as gender, disability, and ethnic, may have some part in course discussions, these are not considered area studies.

Lebanon-officially called the Lebanese Republic. It is found in the East Mediterranean. Many people in the country have access to education which is basically structured into basic, primary and secondary as well as tertiary education.

A master’s program is a focused degree that requires about two years of classwork, research, and possibly a thesis paper to earn. This advanced program of study allows students to further specialize their schooling in an area that interests them.