G-SLAV-AM - Slavic and Eurasian Studies - Master's

MA candidates who are in residence should complete all requirements within two calendar years of their first registration. All MA candidates must achieve language proficiency that is the equivalent of five years of Russian language instruction, complete 10 courses (30 graduate units), and complete and defend an MA thesis. 8 courses (24 graduate units) must be graded courses with at most 2 courses below 200-level, to include a) at least 6 courses related to Russian culture and b) 2 courses in a two-semester sequence of a non-Russian Slavic and Eurasian language or courses in a non-Russian area of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. All courses must be chosen in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies. MA candidates are encouraged to explore the areas of interest offered by the faculty of the department. Successful completion of an MA thesis includes two semesters of MA thesis hours, which is the equivalent of 2 courses (6 graduate units), supervised by a thesis advisor, writing an MA thesis in the form of a substantial research paper with an original research topic, and defending this thesis in an oral exam before a thesis committee composed of the thesis advisor and two other members. Graduating students must show Russian-language proficiency at the B2 CEFR level or higher.

Further information about the graduate programs, including specific requirements, can be obtained from the director of graduate studies.