Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Certificate

The Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies certificate is an interdisciplinary credential that combines foreign language training and multidisciplinary area studies courses. Through this stimulating program, students develop a broad understanding of the historical and cultural processes shaping states and societies in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia. Additional benefits include: enhanced career opportunities, specialized advising, access to scholarships and study abroad opportunities.

Students in any major who wish to add a Russian, East European, or Eurasian focus to their regular undergraduate degree can enroll in the REEES Certificate program. Courses taken for the certificate program may also fulfill general education requirements and some major requirements, and often do not increase students' overall course load. Students who would like to officially join a program may do so by meeting with the REEES Advisor.

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Academic Requirements

Certificate requirements have three components: language proficiency, area studies courses, and a digital portfolio. Some Certificate requirements are met with general education credits, courses from study abroad, transfer credits, and electives.

A student must complete a minimum of two years of college-level study (four semesters), or demonstrate equivalent proficiency, in a language of the former Soviet Union, East/Central Europe, or Central Asia.

15 credits in non-language REEES courses are required. Courses must be taken in at least three different departments. Up to four courses may be taken in the student’s major department. Students must achieve an overall average GPA of 3.0 on this coursework.

Students will produce a digital portfolio that will include research, work/internship experiences, study abroad, extra-curricular activities, and exceptional coursework to highlight expertise in REEES.