Minors in German, PCS, REES, and Slavic

We offer a variety of minors in Slavic, German, and Eurasian studies to match students interests, languages of choice, and language abilities. We offer one minor in German, one in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, and six in Slavic Languages and Literatures at the undergraduate level. For a complete listing of requirements, please visit the KU course catalog.

Please contact our undergraduate major advisor with any questions you may have.

Minor in German Studies

The Minor in German Studies requires 18 hours in courses numbered 300 and above. The prerequisite is completion of the proficiency sequence in German (GERM 202 or equivalent). For full details, please visit the Minor in German Studies Catalog Page.

Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies

This multidisciplinary program enables students to examine conflict within and between societies as well as ways that humans address conflict through war, mediation, law, diplomacy, institutions, and peaceful resistance. For full details and applicable courses, please visit the Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies Catalog Page.

Please contact Dr. Razi Ahmad with any questions.

Minor in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies

The University of Kansas Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REES) program covers a broad geographical region, which is home to rich and diverse cultures that have had an enormous impact on today's political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues. The interdisciplinary study of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia creates culturally informed citizens who can act on national and international issues. For full details and applicable courses, please visit the Minor in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Catalog Page.

The REES minor is highly flexible. It complements traditional disciplinary study in another field with REES coursework and general area knowledge.

Minor in Slavic Languages and Literatures

The Slavic minor can add a unique global aspect to another career choice and field of study. It prepares students for a variety of careers in teaching or in graduate studies, as well as in fields such as translation, international business, art, art history, and travel. For full details and applicable courses, please visit the Minor in Slavic Languages and Literatures Catalog Page.