Students

Major Requirements

Core Courses: 15 credits

01:510:101-102 Ancient/Medieval Europe; Europe in the Global Age

01:360:301 The Construction of Contemporary Europe

01:450:332 Newly Independent States and Eastern Europe OR 01:450:334 Western Europe (if neither is offered in a given AY, speak to the program director for alternatives)

01:360:401 The Idea of Europe

Focus: 12 credits

With their advisor, students will develop an individual concentration, which they will explore in four courses. At least two courses must be at the 300 level or above.

Electives: 6 credits (May include up to 3 credits for language instruction)

Non-English Language Requirement: All majors are required to demonstrate proficiency in at least one European language other than English. The minimum requirement is fulfilled by demonstrated proficiency equivalent to four semesters of college level study with a GPA of B or better. A standardized test can be used to satisfy this requirement.

Study Abroad Requirement: All students are required to complete an approved study abroad program in Europe of at least six weeks. Students are strongly encouraged to spend a semester or junior year abroad. Under special circumstances this requirement may be waived.

Declaring Major

Students interested in declaring a major in European Studies can declare the major online here. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

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Minor Requirements

Students must complete 15 credits with a grade of C or better in the following courses, OR they may work out a program of their own with the director of European Studies:

01:510:101-102 Ancient/Medieval Europe; Europe in the Global Age (6 cr)

01:360:301 The Construction of Contemporary Europe (3 cr)

01:450:332 Newly Independent States and Eastern Europe OR 01:450:334 Western Europe (if neither is offered in a given AY, speak to the program director for alternatives)

01:360:401 The Idea of Europe (3 cr) or an elective course approved by an advisor.

And one elective course focusing on Europe, to be approved by the director of the European Studies program (3 cr)

There is no non-English language or study abroad requirement for the minor.

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The Program in European Studies provides students the opportunity to study the historical and transformations of Europe’s peoples, politics, economies, cultures and boundaries. European Studies offers an undergraduate major and minor, which enable students to take an interdisciplinary approach, with courses from history, geography, social sciences and language and literature departments. The program breaks with the traditional distinctions between the study of eastern and western Europe, enabling students to explore the broader Europe and its role in the global context. While the focus of the program is on modern (post-1700) Europe, students may choose to develop a concentration on earlier periods of European history.