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Regional Specializations
Africa Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in African Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 credits). 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.
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 credits). 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 Institue
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
East Central Europe Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in East Central Europe Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 credits). More details are forthcoming.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide
Europe Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in European Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 credits). More details are forthcoming.
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 credits). More details are forthcoming.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
Middle East Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in Middle East Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 credits). More details are forthcoming.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
Russia Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in Russian and the Former Soviet States, students must take a total of three courses (9 credits). Courses must be drawn from at least two different disciplines. A list of approved courses is available through the Harriman Institute [link to Harriman website]; courses not on the list 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 Asian Studies, students must take a total of three courses (9 credits). More details are forthcoming.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.
United States Specialization Requirements:
For the regional specialization in United States, students must take a total of three courses (9 credits). More details are forthcoming.
Specific courses will be listed in Registration Guide.