Program Overview

Program Guide

International Affairs (Russian and East European Studies)

The undergraduate program in Russian and East European Studies is designed for students who wish to learn more about the language, history, culture, and contemporary political and economic setting of Russia and Eastern Europe. This program is also suitable for students who wish to pursue graduate work in this field or seek employment in or relating to Russia and Eastern Europe.

Description of Major

The program is interdepartmental in nature, and students take courses in anthropology, art, economics, geography, history, humanities, philosophy, political science, religion, sociology, and languages.

Prerequisite Coursework

• There is no prerequisite coursework for the major.
• Students are encouraged to take lower-level introductory courses in some of the related disciplines.
• Such courses serve as background for the major and may meet prerequisites for more advanced courses in the major.
  • Students are encouraged to begin study in a relevant area language and to take any culture or history courses that relate to Russia and Eastern Europe.

Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major

• To be admitted, students complete at least 52 hours of credit with a minimum FSU GPA of 2.00 and most of the General Education requirements met, including freshman English composition and mathematics, or an A.A. Degree.

Requirements

• 40 hours required beyond General Education requirements or an AA Degree with a grade of C minus or higher in each course and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
• All coursework must be selected from the approved list of courses.
• Students majoring in the program are to construct their study program around four components, in consultation with an advisor.
  • 1. International Affairs Core Courses (4 hours)
    • INS 2010 (1) Professional Development for International Affairs Majors
    • INS 3003 (3) Introduction to International Affairs
  • 2. Area-Specific Courses (24 hours)
    • A minimum of 24 hours from the approved list of area-specific courses
  • 3. 12 hours of additional elective coursework from the general International Affairs or respective area-specific course list
  • 4. Respective language requirement
    • Students majoring in Russian and East European Studies are required to complete relevant area language coursework to the intermediate level or demonstrate proficiency to the intermediate college level in Russian, German, Czech, Serbo-Croatian, Ukrainian, or other approved language

Digital Literacy

• CGS 2060 (3) or CGS 2100 (3) or other University approved Digital Literacy course will meet the requirement for this major.

Oral Communication Competency

• Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly.
• This requirement may be met with an approved college-level course.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary

• Total Hrs. Required: 120
• General Education: 36
• Major Coursework: 40
• Foreign Language: 0-12 (depending on placement)
• Minor Coursework: 0
• Digital Literacy: 3
• Oral Competency: 3
• Electives to bring total hours to 120

Remarks

1. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
2. Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
3. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
4. Students who plan to earn the B.A. degree must complete a foreign language through the intermediate (2200 or equivalent) level and nine additional hours in the fields of history and humanities.

Employment Information

• Salary Information: Available from the National Association of Colleges and Employers or the Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Foreign Service Specialist, Intelligence Specialist, Teacher, Journalist, Import/Export Trade Specialist.
• Representative Employers: U.S. Government, Multinational Corporations, Educational Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations.