Russian and East-European Area Studies

Credits: 24, completed with minimum grades of C

The program in Russian and East-European area studies provides a foundation for graduate work in the field of and careers in government service. The program is based on a major in economics, foreign languages, geography, history, philosophy, political science or religion.

Ten credits maximum from the student's major may be used to fulfill the 24-credit area requirement.

Contact the undergraduate coordinator listed on the languages website.

Required Courses

• 10 credits of Russian or an East-European language, or demonstrate an equivalent reading knowledge of a language in the area.
• 14 credits minimum of relevant courses approved by the program advisor.

Students are encouraged to include at least one course in economics, history, political science and Russian or East-European culture or literature to diversify their program, or to participate in an overseas study program.