俄语专业提供严格的俄语，文学和文化培训。本专业的重点是提高俄语水平，并理解俄罗斯和前苏联的文学，文化和文明的重要方面。该部还规定了一个专攻文化和文明的俄罗斯专业。
The major in Russian provides rigorous training in Russian language, literature and culture. The major concentrates on acquiring advanced proficiency in Russian language and on comprehending important aspects of the literature, culture and civilization of Russia and the former USSR. The Department also has provisions for a Russian major with a concentration on culture and civilization.