Graduate

The Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies offers graduate training leading to the M.A. degree in Slavic and Eurasian Studies. Our primary and affiliated department faculty improve and diversify students' foreign language proficiency and prepare them in a variety of fields focused on the region: art history, cultural anthropology, cultural studies, film, gender studies, history, linguistics, literature, religion, theater studies, translation, and visual and information literacy. To enhance our graduate students' marketable skills, we teach foreign languages for both practical and academic purposes and encourage them to apply for study and internships/employment in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

Financial Aid

Currently the Department of Slavic & Eurasian Studies does not offer financial aid.

Our Offerings

DegreeRequirements
M.A. Program in Slavic and Eurasian Studies
  • 10 courses (30 graduate units) of which 8 (24 graduate units) must be graded courses and 2 (6 graduate units) must be M.A. thesis hours
  • Russian-language proficiency at the B2 CEFR level or higher OR equivalent proficiency in another Slavic or Eurasian language to be approved by the DGS.
  • At least 6 courses on Eastern European and Eurasian cultures chosen in consultation with the DGS.
  • A 2-semester sequence of a Russian or other Slavic or Eurasian language course.
  • M.A. Thesis
  • Final Examination
Certificate in Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies

6 courses (18 graduate units)

  • Language proficiency at the intermediate level or above
  • Courses to achieve breadth and depth in Slavic, Eurasian and East European topics

 

NOTE: This is not an admitting program. Students who are admitted to other graduate programs can pursue the certificate in order to enhance their studies.