Language study (6 credits) - All Russian minors must take at least 6 credits of Russian language (RUS) courses. Students without background in Russian language will take introductory Russian, either RUS 111 -RUS 112 (Elementary Russian I and II) or RUS 101 (Intensive Elementary Russian). Those with previous Russian language study, including heritage speakers, must take 6 credits of higher level Russian language courses. Consult the Russian Coordinator for appropriate placement.

Russian-focused electives (12 credits) - Two electives selected from HUR courses; Two additional electives can be selected from either HUR or RUS courses not applied toward Language Study. One relevant course from another department (GLI, HIS, HUE, LIN) may be applied as an elective with permission of the Russian Coordinator.

Completion of the minor requires at least 18 credits, and 9 of the 18 credits must be at the 300 level or above.