David L. Boren College of International Studies
Phone: (405) 325-1396
Email: cis@ou.edu
Website: ou.edu/cis
The Russian and Eastern European Studies major offers students a comprehensive understanding of one of the world's most dynamic and historically significant regions. Through an interdisciplinary approach combining language, culture, history, and politics, students develop expertise in Russian and Eastern European affairs during a pivotal time in global relations.
Students typically have interests in:
The Russian and East European Studies major prepares students to understand and engage with some of the most critical challenges in contemporary global affairs. Our program combines deep regional expertise with broad analytical skills needed to grasp great power politics, energy security, and information warfare. Students develop expertise in Russian language, politics, and culture while simultaneously building strong analytical and communication skills valuable across many careers. Whether pursuing positions in government, the private sector, or continuing to graduate studies, our majors graduate with the unique combination of regional knowledge and global perspective that employers increasingly seek in today's complex international environment.
Students will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies: Russian & East European.
Typical minors students with this major study:
There are numerous organizations Russian & East European Studies students can be a part of:
Russian & East European Studies courses include:
Russian & East European Studies students have the opportunity to study abroad through programs in the following countries:
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
The Russian & East European Studies major is part of OU's fully accredited David L. Boren College of International Studies, which meets high standards for academic excellence in international and area studies.
David L. Boren College of International Studies
Phone: (405) 325-1396
Email: cis@ou.edu
Website: ou.edu/cis
