EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN STUDIES
Program Committee: M.J. Sodaro (Director), H.L. Agnew, M. Atkin, H.B. Feigenbaum, J. Goldgeier, M. Gonglewski, H. Harrison, S.S. Rehman, R. Robin, P. Rollberg, R. Thornton, S. Wolchik, A. Zimmerman
Master of Arts in the field of European and Eurasian studies—The Elliott School of International Affairs offers a multidisciplinary program that provides a broad background in the history, politics, and economics of Europe and Eurasia (Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union), as well as analytical tools for understanding the domestic and international dynamics of the entire region. The program is designed to provide skills-based professional training for those interested in government, business, and related careers in European and Eurasian affairs, with strong academic preparation for those planning further study.
Prerequisite: the admission requirements stated under the Elliott School of International Affairs and a bachelor's degree in a related field, including a strong background in European history and political systems and at least two years of an appropriate European or Eurasian language.
Required: the general requirements stated under the Elliott School of International Affairs. The program consists of a minimum of 40 hours of course work, with a thesis option. All students take a foundational colloquium, economics, a core field in European and Eurasian affairs, a second field in a professional specialization, professional skills-based courses, and a capstone seminar.
During the final 20 hours of the program, students must pass a language examination demonstrating oral and reading proficiency in a major European or Eurasian language. Those who pass exams in one language and wish to study a second European or Eurasian language may do so. Up to 6 hours of language study may be counted toward the 40 hours for the degree. Consult the program guidelines for further details.
Students who meet stated requirements may choose to take 34 hours of course work plus 6 hours of thesis research. See Thesis Option under the Elliott School of International Affairs section of this Bulletin. |
