The Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies track is designed to enhance students’ understanding of and appreciation for the regions of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe through an interdisciplinary, comparative, and cross-cultural approach to the study of the cultures, histories, economies, and politics of those regions.
Examples of post-graduation opportunities for International Studies graduates who have completed the Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies track include:
- Administrative Assistant - Jewish Community Center (San Francisco)
- Operations Analyst - Oracle (San Francisco Bay Area)
- Proposal Specialist - Gemini Enterprises, Inc. (Houston, Texas)
- Analyst - Center for Advanced Defense Studies (Washington DC)
- Masters program in International Relations and National Security Studies (Texas A&M University)
- MPH - International Health and Development (Tulane University)
World Language Study
The languages offered at the University of Iowa which are most useful for the study of Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies are course offerings in Russian language study. For more information on options for world language study at the University of Iowa, students may contact the Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Track Requirements
The Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies track requires a minimum of 18 s.h. of coursework, including at least 12 s.h. earned in courses numbered 2000 or above. Students may not count their foundation courses toward track requirements.