RUSSIAN POLITICS

For over a decade the region composed of the former Soviet Union and the states of Central and Eastern Europe has undergone major political, economic, and social transformations. The Department of Political Science in conjunction with the University's Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies has a strong commitment to advance the study of this region. Topics covered include political (institutional) transformation of the state, democratization, economic transformation and integration, cross national relations, human rights, and political tolerance. Through the Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies, undergraduate and graduate students may earn certificates of specialization in this region. Graduate students, especially, are encouraged to study extensively the political climate and institutions of the former Soviet Union through course work and field study.

More information on the graduate program can be found in the Graduate Student Handbook.