Graduate Program

Synopsis : The Graduate Program in Russian and East European Studies is an interdisciplinary program leading to the Master of Arts (MA) degree. The approach is broad, interdisciplinary, multinational and comparative. The program is designed to give students a well-rounded understanding of Russia and Eastern Europe. Knowledge of the socioeconomic history, languages and cultural traditions of this region combined with a thorough understanding of contemporary politics and economic conditions in Russia and Eastern Europe has helped students pursue careers in government, multinational corporations, international organizations and in fields like journalism and marketing. Other students use the program as a stepping-stone into more specialized doctoral work by developing a curriculum in one of the disciplines represented by the participating Russian and East European Studies faculty.