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Regional Specializations
The Regional Specializations require 9-points, consisting of 3 three-point courses.
Africa Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in African Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). One 3-credit course on economic development in Africa (to be identified by the Institute for African Studies), and two 3-credit courses from the Social Sciences, Humanities or Public Health that are approved by IAS. For more information visit the Institute of African Studies.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
East Asia Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in East Asian Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). Courses must be drawn from at least two different social science disciplines and cover at least two different East Asian countries. A list of approved courses can be obtained from the Weatherhead East Asian Institute.
Specific courses will be listed inRegistration Guide.
East Central Europe Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in East Central Europe, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). Courses must be drawn from at least two different disciplines. A list of approved courses is available from the East Central European Center; courses not listed must be approved by the Director or Assistant Director.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
Europe Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in Europe, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). Courses must be drawn from at least two different disciplines. A list of approved courses is available from the Blinken European Institute website; courses not listed must be approved by the Associate Director of the Blinken European Institute.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
Latin America Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in Latin American Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). Courses must be drawn from any area studies discipline of 4000 level or above, with exception of History which can be a 3000-level. A copy of approved courses will be available at the Institute for Latin American Studies (ILAS); courses not listed must be approved by the ILAS Student Affairs Coordinator.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
Middle East Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in Middle East, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). Courses must be drawn from at least two different disciplines. A list of approved courses is available from the Middle East Institute; courses not listed must be approved by the Associate Director of the Middle East Institute.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
Russia and the Former Soviet States Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in Russia and the Former Soviet States, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). Courses must be drawn from at least two different disciplines. A list of approved courses is available from the Harriman Institute; courses not listed must be approved by the Director of the Harriman Institute.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
South Asia Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in South Asia Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). Courses must be drawn from at least two different disciplines. A list of approved courses is from the South Asia Institute; courses not on the list must be approved by the Director or Assistant Director.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
United States Specialization Requirements:
For the specialization in United States, students must take a total of three courses (9 points). Courses must be approved by Professor Ester Fuchs, Interim Director of the United States Studies Specialization.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.