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Russian is designated as a Critical Language in the National Security Education Program. Those pursuing a Russian major don't just acquire language skills—they also explore the rich cultural legacy of Russia through its literature, visual arts, theater, and musical traditions.
The Russian major accommodates both students starting their language studies in college and those with prior high school experience. By completing this major, you'll achieve conversational fluency for professional, academic, social, and daily life contexts, along with advanced reading and writing abilities. Furthermore, you'll develop deep insights into Russia's cultural and political landscape, both historical and contemporary, while engaging with the literary and artistic traditions cherished by Russian society.
Applicant must have high school record should demonstrate both rigor and breadth in the types of course work you pursue. A competitive academic record should show some of the most challenging advanced-level work offered at or through your school in as many areas as possible, while maintaining a strong GPA. The following chart shows the number of years that most admitted students studied in each subject area; English 4 years, Math 4 years, Social Studies 3-4 years, Science 3-4 years, Single Foreign Language 3-4 years and Additional Academic/Fine Arts 2 years. Applicant must have ACT score of 30 and overall SAT score of 1395.
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have TOEFL score of 100 on internet based test, 603 on the paper-based test or IELTS score of 6.5