Getting Started

College: HFA

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Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting starting with this major and choosing appropriate courses.  More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements.

How to Explore / Get Started in the Major

Suggested General Education Courses

All Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience.

Suggested Major and Pre-requisite Courses

(placement according to background and preparation)

The major in Russian, Eurasian and Polish Studies consists of 14 courses, with a basic set of language requirements and interdisciplinary area studies options.

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How to Declare/Change into the Major

For current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors should meet with the director to introduce themselves and discuss a plan of study.

See the director at any time.

Refer to the Major Page located in the left menu bar to learn more.

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Summary of Requirements for the Major

The Russian, Eurasian and Polish Studies Major at UMass Amherst consists of 14 courses. 

Refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn more.

Is there a minor? If so, what are the requirements?

Yes! A minor is available. Refer to the Minor page located in the left menu bar to learn more.

For further information, contact:

Prof. Regine A. Spector, Program Director and Chief Undergraduate Advisor
Office: Thompson Hall, 4th Floor 
Email: rspector@polsci.umass.edu