Department of German and Russian Studies

German and Russian Studies @ the

University of Missouri
451 Strickland Hall (formerly GCB) | Columbia, MO 65211-4170
email: grs@missouri.edu | phone: 573-882-4328 | fax: 573-884-8456

Graduate Programs: Master of Arts in Russian and Slavonic Studies

Director of Graduate Studies in Russian and Slavonic Studies
Professor Timothy Langen
langent@missouri.edu
573-882-6167
218B Strickland Hall

Russian Faculty | Overview | Degree Requirements

Overview

The Master of Arts Program in Russian and Slavonic Studies offers advanced study in the culture of Russia and Eastern Europe, spanning a variety of interrelated fields—literature, history, religion, philology, philosophy, and fine arts. Through two years of coursework, all students will receive training in the theory and history of Russian language and culture; beyond this, they will choose to concentrate either on literary and artistic studies, or on the socio-political disciplines. Students may go on to careers in a number of fields, including government work and international business; they will also be prepared to continue their studies at the doctoral level.

The library of the University of Missouri is particularly strong in Russian history and literature. We are also part of a consortium that provides quick access to the holdings of many other major academic and public libraries.

Qualified graduate students may have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants in language, literature, or culture courses. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, with a Russian major or minor and a grade point average of B or higher in the last 60 hours of study.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate-level courses with a grade point average of B or higher. In addition, students must demonstrate adequate language skills in English and Russian.