The MA in European Studies prepares our graduate students to become experts in Europe with their own individual focus. EURO alumni have gone on to enter various careers in fields such as government, non-profit, politics, education, research, and business. And, EURO has a long history of many Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) successfully completing the program. In fact, nearly one-third of all EURO alums are FAOs who serve as military attaches in American Embassies in Europe.
The MA in European Studies is a highly individualized degree
Students entering the program have the flexibility to tailor their course of study to their individual interests. EURO MA graduates are well prepared to pursue a variety of career paths in governmental, non-profit, and private sector work. For many other students, the MA degree represents a step toward doctoral studies. Our degree requirements are highly flexible while providing students with a multidisciplinary understanding of Europe and its role in the world.
Overview of Degree Requirements
The EURO MA requires 30 credit hours of graduate coursework, proficiency at the intermediate-mid to intermediate-high level of one approved European language, and the completion of a thesis. Coursework for the degree is broken down into three categories.
- Category I: Research Seminar (3 cr.); one approved graduate course in European Studies from History (3 to 4 cr.); one approved graduate course on the politics of Europe or the European Union (3 cr.); and one approved course pertaining to Europe in the World (3 cr.).
- Category II: A minimum of fifteen credit hours in electives from the following four areas: literature or culture from the European region or area where the student’s language of specialization is spoken (3 cr.); one approved graduate elective course in the humanities; one approved graduate elective course in the social sciences; and 5-6 credit hours in approved graduate elective coursework.
- Category III: A minimum of at least 3 credit hours devoted to the thesis (EURO-800).