Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies – Master of Arts

Program Overview

The MA in Slavic and East European Studies at Ohio State University is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to customize their studies in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Southeastern Europe. The program prepares students for careers in government, the private sector, and academia, and draws faculty from various departments and colleges to provide a comprehensive education. Recent graduates have pursued careers in intelligence, non-governmental organizations, the U.S. Foreign Service, and education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MA in Slavic and East European Studies is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the Graduate School and administered by the Center for Slavic East European and Eurasian Studies. In close cooperation with the program advisor and each student's faculty advisor, every student has the unique opportunity to customize their degree with courses offered within the program's degree requirements. The program has a dual purpose: To provide a terminal MA degree for those interested in careers in government, the military, and the private sector that require advanced knowledge of Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Southeastern Europe. To introduce students to the knowledge and skills required for doctoral degree work for those interested in academic careers. Instead, it draws faculty from various departments and colleges who together form the backbone of Slavic East European and Eurasian Studies at Ohio State.

Careers:

Recent graduates have pursued careers in intelligence/security, non-governmental organizations, the U.S. Foreign Service, business, the U.S. military, and journalism, as well as high school and college education.