Russian, BA
Take your place on the world stage by studying Russian. Prepare for a career as a globally informed citizen through an immersive, international experience that shapes your understanding of Russia's past, present and future, and its intersections with other nations and industries across the world.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Russian degree description
The Bachelor of Arts program in Russian explores Russia's language, literature, history and more. As part of a small community of program participants with the resources of a large university, you gain intermediate to advanced reading, writing and speaking skills in Russian. You also study Russian civilization, popular culture, protest and propaganda, and classical Russian works.
Faculty members mentor you throughout the program to win prestigious paid internships in places such as Washington, D.C., and scholarships from U.S. government entities, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, the Department of Justice and the Department of State.
The program partners with the Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies to offer a certificate in agribusiness, anthropology, architecture, economics, geography, history, political science, religious studies, Russian, sociology or women's studies.
Why study Russian at ASU?
ASU combines a small-cohort language experience with the scale of a major research university. With faculty mentoring, you'll have access to nationally competitive scholarships and internships, study-abroad opportunities, and interdisciplinary engagement through the Melikian Center and the Critical Languages Institute. The program offers you strategic language and culture training that is not available in many other humanities majors.
Additional details
Join language tables, cultural events and regional studies activities like the ASU Intelligence Community Fellows, then connect through student organizations including the Russian Conversation Club, the Central Asian Student Association and the Ukrainian Student Association.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| SLC 201 Introduction to Linguistics |
| RUS 141 Russian Civilization: From Tsars to Putin |
| RUS 211 Conversational Russian I |
| RUS 311 Russian Society I |
| RUS 312 Russian Society II |
| SLV 304 Digital Humanities for Language Majors |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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See how your credits may apply (opens in new window)What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Speak the Russian language as the level described in the SILC-GRS (Slavic) assessment to be equivalent to or exceed ACTFL "intermediate mid/ high" language proficiency.
- Situate Russian and Russophone literature and cultural traits within their historical context at an ILR 2 level in intercultural communication, "Limited Working Competence".
- Analyze cultural concepts and values through course assignments.
Speak the Russian language as the level described in the SILC-GRS (Slavic) assessment to be equivalent to or exceed ACTFL "intermediate mid/ high" language proficiency. Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Studying abroad is vital when learning the Russian language and culture. Being immersed among native speakers adds value to the degree, and the experience prepares students to take off in an exciting, multicultural career with valuable skills that employers seek. Students can choose from programs in many Russian-speaking countries. Programs vary in length, from summer experiences to full-year programs.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Worker | 12.7% | $51,850 | Learn more |
| Cultural Studies Professor | 2.7% | $85,020 | Learn more |
| Economist | 4.7% | $124,720 | Learn more |
| Political Analyst | -2.0% | $142,080 | Learn more |
| Sociologist | 3.8% | $106,030 | Learn more |
| Translator | 2.0% | $60,170 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Careers this Russian degree prepares you for
Graduates of the program have intermediate to advanced Russian language and cultural proficiency.
Internship opportunities available through the program open doors to a variety of fulfilling career possibilities. Graduates are prepared to pursue advanced degrees or careers in:
- business
- diplomacy
- education
- global security
- international law
- journalism
- military
- public policy
- translation
- travel
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 131
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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