Program Requirements
The MA RUES program integrates language training and area studies courses along with the development of technical and academic expertise.
Students will choose a regional focus and related language, relevant area studies courses, and an academic or professional concentration.
Most students complete the program in 2 years, but by taking extra course work during the semester and/or summer, students have the possibilty to complete the MA in 18 months. This fast-track option is designed for Foreign Area Officer (FAO) personnel.
Core Requirements
- 30 credit hours- 9 credits per semester is considered full time enrollment
- Three required courses (in bold below): RUES 710, RUES 730, HIST 783
- Language course enrollment required each semester
- MA Thesis (at least 3 credits of RUES 993 in semester of thesis defense, no more than 6 credits can be counted towards graduation)
YEAR ONE
FALL
- RUES 710- Core Colloquium, 1 credit
- HIST 783- Contemporary History of Russia and Eastern Europe, 3 credits
- Language Course- 3 credits
- Elective- 3 credits
SPRING
- RUES 730- Identities and Transitions, 3 credits
- Language Course- 3 credits
- Elective- 3 credits
SUMMER
Language Study or Internship
YEAR TWO
FALL
- Language Course- 3 credits
- Elective- 3 credits
- Either: Second elective- 3 credits OR RUES 993- Thesis Project, 3 credits
SPRING
- RUES 993- Thesis Project, 3 or 6 credits
- Language Course- 3 credits
- Elective- 3 credits (optional depending on Thesis credits)