Major (no minor)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
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Majors & Minors
Russia and East European Studies
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This program provides a broad education focusing on the languages, cultures, literature and politics of this vast region. It draws from a number of disciplines, including history, modern languages, political science and economics.
Other learning opportunities
The Office of International Programs offers a term abroad in Russia. Irkutsk, a city of 600,000, offers a variety of popular activities, including traditional Buryat folk festivals, concerts at the Philharmonic and strolls along the Angara River. Students tour the Kremlin in Moscow and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg on their excursions to the present-day and former capital of Russia. Journaling and a presentation on campus are key parts of the learning experience.
Careers after Union
The Russia and East European major leads to a degree of Bachelor of Arts and is designed primarily for those seeking careers in government service, journalism, law or business. Our graduates also teach, consult and work in marketing, advertising, aerospace and computer engineering.
