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.
