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M.A. in Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies

A One-Year, Intensive Program in Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies

Applications due Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Application:
All applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Jack Kollmann, CREEES Lecturer, before applying. You'll find materials and procedures for the one-year MA program in Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies on the Stanford graduate admissions website. Stanford Undergraduates may apply for the Coterminal degree at the Registrar's Office home page.

The MA program is designed to provide intensive study for serious students
who have already built a strong background in Russian, East European &
Eurasian Studies. This one-year MA program offers advanced training in area studies through an interdisciplinary course of study. Program requirements combine language and area courses within social science and humanities disciplines. Students with sufficient background to meet admissions requirements find room for flexibility in their course of study. Students can tailor the one-year course program to fit individual needs and interests.

MA students include those seeking careers in government, journalism, NGO and relief organizations, and business; those who hope to pursue a PhD but first want intensive area studies and language training; those who pursue this degree before or concurrently with professional degrees in law, business or public policy; and those who are not yet decided on a career but who want to deepen their understanding of Russia, the former Soviet Union, and Eastern Europe.

Admissions Requirements

Minimum admission requirements to the MA program include a BA or BS degree or the equivalent; at least 3 years of college-level study of Russian or another area language (or the equivalent); and significant coursework in the area in basic disciplines, especially history, politics and literature.

The typical successful applicant has outstanding grades in previous academic work; high GRE scores (approaching the 90th percentile, especially in verbal or analytical); a broad background, across disciplines, in REEES area coursework; work or study experience in the region; and excellent letters of recommendation.

Academic Advising

CREEES Academic Coordinator Jack Kollmann provides academic advising and oversight to students throughout their time in the degree program. The MA program size is intentionally small, averaging eight incoming students a year. This enables CREEES to provide individualized, personal attention and guidance on academic and logistical matters.

Program Requirements

Degree requirements include a minimum of 48 course units in at least three academic disciplines, including one required core course per quarter. The well-qualified, full-time student usually completes the degree in one academic year (three quarters). For further information, please refer to the Stanford Bulletin.

Career Planning

CREEES students have full access to the services of Stanford's Career Development Center , which provides counseling, diagnostic testing, a career library including electronic resources, and recruiting programs. CREEES staff maintain and distribute information about career opportunities specific to Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.

Financial Aid

A limited number of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships covering full tuition plus stipend are offered each year to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. Some additional fellowships and grants may be available.

Faculty

Faculty from many Stanford departments and areas of study are affiliated with CREEES. Please see our list of Faculty for more information.

Courses

For more information on current CREEES courses, please see our Course List

Alumni Profiles

MA graduates in recent years are currently: attending medical school; working as professional journalists at U.S. News & World Report & The News Hour with Jim Lehrer; enrolled in PhD programs in History, Slavic Languages & Literatures, and Political Science at Stanford and other major universities; working for NGOs in the U.S. and overseas; and working in the private sector in various capacities. To learn more about CREEES alumni and alumni mentors, visit our alumni page.

Dual Degree

Students in other degree programs at Stanford are urged to consider adding the MA program. Matriculated graduate students -- including doctoral students and students in the Graduate School of Business and School of Law -- are eligible to apply to the MA program as a second, concurrent degree program.

Joint MA/JD

Students applying to the Stanford Law School and students currently registered in the Law School may apply for a joint MA/JD. All joint degree applicants must submit their application for the CREEES MA program on the Stanford graduate admissions website by January 6, 2009, and for students not yet enrolled in the Stanford Law School, a separate application must be submitted to the Law School by February 2, 2009. Please indicate on your application(s) that you wish to be considered for the joint MA/JD degree. The LSAT will be accepted in lieu of the GRE. Please contact Rob Wessling for further details about this new joint program: rwess@stanford.edu  

To apply for the one-year MA program in Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, visit the Stanford graduate admissions website.

For more detailed program information, see the Humanities and Sciences section of the Stanford Bulletin.