Students interested in Russian studies may choose a minor in
Russian studies as listed below. Students will receive formal
guidance for their interest in Russian studies and recognition
for completing a defined program. For assignment to an advisor
in Russian studies, the student may contact Dr. Forest Grieves,
Department of Political Science.
Requirements for a Minor
The following requirements must be successfully completed to
obtain a minor in Russian studies:
1. Twelve credits of course work concerning the former Russian
area and its successor states. The Russian Studies Faculty
Committee will designate the courses which may be used for
the minor. These twelve credits will include at least one
course concerning Russian area studies in at least three of
the following disciplines: anthropology, business administration,
economics, foreign languages and literatures (not including
the language requirement), geography, history, communication
studies, political science, sociology.
2. Second year proficiency in the Russian language.