Julie S. Gibert, Department of History, Director.

From the Middle Ages to the present, Europe has grown from a remote corner of the civilized world to challenge, equal, and finally dominate the rest of the world. For good or ill, the modern and interdependent global community we know today has been shaped largely by European experience. The European Studies program aims to familiarize students with the language, culture, and history of Europe. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with a coherent introduction to the European dimension of a liberal education, to equip them for life in an interdependent, transnational environment, and to prepare them for careers in areas as diverse as teaching, international business, and public affairs.

European Studies can be pursued as part of a double major, as a minor, or as a certificate program. In order to major in European Studies, a student must also be pursuing a major in another academic discipline.

Admission

Any student in good standing may begin the European Studies program. Students must maintain at least a "C" average in all course work to remain in the program.

European Studies Major Curriculum:

1.	ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101	(4 courses)	(12)
2.	Area Studies: Two courses from each area, excluding the area(s) of the first major	(12-14 courses)	(36-42)
3.	Major course requirements	(18-22 courses)
a.	European Studies requirements:
	PSC 150 Comparative Government and Politics1		(3)
	OR
	HIS/PSC 349 Europe: World War II and After1
	European history and politics: three courses beyond the 100 level approved by European Studies Advisory Board1		(9)
	European literature and culture: four courses beyond the 100 level approved by European Studies Advisory Board		(12)
	Language: advanced proficiency, as certified by the Modern Languages Department, in a modern European language		(0-12)
b.	Requirements of second major		(42-30)
4.	Electives	(4-0 courses)	(12-0)
Total	(40 courses)		(120)

Specific details regarding the required Area Studies courses depend on the student’s other major. Each student should consult with an adviser to insure that all the Area Studies requirements are met. Students majoring in Arts and Sciences or in Education may count no more than two of their Area Studies courses toward satisfaction of European Studies major requirements. Those majoring in Business may count four of their Area Studies courses toward their European Studies major. Students may count no more than two courses toward satisfaction of requirements in both European Studies and the other major. Exceptions and substitutions must be approved both by the director of the program and by the appropriate dean.

Recommended Schedule:

The student should follow the Recommended Schedule for his/her other major. PSC 150 or HIS 349 is recommended for the Spring of freshman year or the Fall of the sophomore year. One or two European Studies electives should be taken each semester from that point on.

European Studies Minor:

PSC 150	Comparative Government and Politics	(3)
	OR
HIS 349	Europe: World War II and After
European history and politics: two courses beyond the 100 level approved by European Studies Advisory Board		(6)
European literature and culture: two courses beyond the 100 level approved by European Studies Advisory Board		(6)
Language: advanced proficiency, as certified by the Modern Languages Department, in a modern European language		(0-12)
Total	(5 courses)	(15)

European Studies Certificate:

The certificate has the same requirements as the minor, with the addition of an academic semester abroad in a program approved for the European Studies program (e.g., Canisius programs at the Universities of Dortmund, Lille, Oviedo, and North London).

For information about study-abroad opportunities, students are urged to consult with Esther Northman, Director of International Programs.

Additional Information

Students may elect to participate in a faculty-directed intercollegiate simulation of the European Union. In alternate years the conference is held in Brussels, Belgium at the headquarters of the European Union. Additional information about the European Union program is available from the Political Science Department.

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1 Of the four history and politics courses (PSC 250 or HIS/PSC 349 and three courses selected by the student), one must be taught by a member of the History Department and one by a member of the Political Science Department.