The purpose of the European studies program is to acquaint students with the culture and society of Europe from the Middle Ages to the present as well as Europe's classical antecedents. The approach is interdisciplinary, drawing on various fields of study. Major Requirements include language proficiency in French, German, or Spanish equivalent to that required for the completion of the course numbered 2002 in the language. Equivalent proficiency in European languages not offered at UMM may also be used to satisfy this requirement. Students develop a coherent program and a plan of study in consultation with their major advisers.
Advisers normally are faculty with a specialty in an appropriate area.
Upon approval by the advisers, the program and plan are forwarded to the vice chancellor for academic affairs for information. Any directed study course for which an instructor is available is acceptable provided the subject matter is appropriate. The topics courses listed below as well as topics and seminar courses in other disciplines are acceptable provided the subject matter is appropriate. Students are encouraged to spend a period of time in Europe pursuing conventional coursework, independent studies, or other study abroad programs. Students planning to major in European studies must register with the vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean.