UMA Undergraduate Guide 2017-2018 Certificate Programs Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Certificate Program (Five Colleges) The Program
The Program
This certificate program offers students the opportunity to take advantage of the significant multidisciplinary resources in the Five Colleges on Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The certificate consists of a minimum of six courses. Course Requirements A. The program's core course, normally taken in the first or second year. The core course is offered every year on a rotating basis at one of the campuses and introduces an interdisciplinary perspective on the historical and contemporary experiences of the peoples of Russia, Eurasia (here understood as the former republics of the Soviet Union) and East (and Central) Europe. The course includes guest lectures by noted specialists in the Five Colleges. B. Five additional elective courses, distributed as indicated below. (Independent study courses may be included with approval from the student's campus program advisor.) C. At least four courses, including the core course, must be taken within the Five Colleges. Language Requirement Students receiving the certificate must possess proficiency in a language of one of the certificate regions equivalent to the level achieved after four semesters of post-secondary course work. This proficiency may be demonstrated by course work or examination. Study Abroad Students are encouraged to study abroad in one of the certificate regions. Elective Course Distribution In choosing the five elective courses satisfying the certificate requirements, the following guidelines should be observed: Courses should be drawn from more than one of the three geographical areas: Russia, Eurasia (here understood as the former republics of the Soviet Union) and Eastern (and Central) Europe.
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