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.