Slavic Studies, Minor


Gain a competitive edge with skills in the lesser known Slavic languages and an understanding of the cultures and customs in this Eastern European region.

Program Description

The Slavic studies minor program places an equal focus on Slavic languages, cultures and regional studies. You can pursue a concentration in either Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian or Polish to gain professional linguistic proficiency.

The program's designed to complement your studies if your professional interests intersect with Poland or the countries of southeastern Europe, regardless of your major discipline. You may be particularly well suited for this minor if you are majoring in history, cultural anthropology, music, political science or economics.


At a Glance: program details

Minor Map

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  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: No

Program Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: None

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.


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Career Outlook

Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

Graduates with the minor in Slavic studies have communication and cultural competency skills that give them an advantage as they pursue careers in political analysis, education, tourism and hospitality, the military, sociology, marketing or various other fields.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Community Health Workers


  • Growth: 11.3%
  • Median Salary*: 51850
  Bright Outlook

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 2.4%
  • Median Salary*: 85020

Customs Brokers


  • Growth: 3%
  • Median Salary*: 80730

Lawyers


  • Growth: 4.1%
  • Median Salary*: 159670

Political Scientists


  • Growth: -3.1%
  • Median Salary*: 142080

Sales Managers


  • Growth: 4.7%
  • Median Salary*: 148270
  Bright Outlook

Social and Community Service Managers


  • Growth: 6.4%
  • Median Salary*: 80390
  Bright Outlook

Interpreters and Translators


  • Growth: 1.7%
  • Median Salary*: 60170

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: -0.2%
  • Median Salary*: 79350

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


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