Russian Studies
Major with Russian Studies Emphasis
Students who want deeper expertise in Russian language and area studies can pursue a Russian Studies major through UVU’s Integrated Studies program. This flexible pathway allows students to combine the Russian Studies minor with any second minor at the university—creating a customized major aligned with specific career ambitions.
Whether your interests lie in national security, international business, cybersecurity, public policy, STEM, or the humanities, this structure enables you to build a coherent program focused on Russia and the broader Russian-speaking world while gaining complementary professional skills.
To complete the Russian Studies major through Integrated Studies, students:
The capstone experience allows students to synthesize their learning into a substantial research paper, policy analysis, creative project, or applied professional work centered on Russia or the Russian-speaking region.
The Integrated Studies major emphasizes the ability to connect knowledge across fields—an increasingly important skill in complex global environments. Graduates develop:
Because students select the second minor, the program can be tailored to almost any professional direction. Popular combinations with Russian Studies include:
If you are interested in taking Russian, click here to explore current offerings.
Russia and the broader Eurasian region remain central to global security, energy markets, international diplomacy, and geopolitical competition. Professionals with both language proficiency and interdisciplinary training are in high demand across government, industry, and academia.
Graduates of the Russian Studies Integrated Studies major pursue careers in:
Unlike traditional majors with fixed requirements, the Integrated Studies pathway allows students to shape their education around their interests, strengths, and long-term plans—while maintaining the rigor of a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Create a Russian Studies major tailored to your future. Combine language, regional expertise, and professional skills into one powerful degree.
