俄语和波兰语初级课程旨在满足开始在大学学习语言的学生以及在高中开始学习语言的学生的需求。一学分（年）的高中课程工作大致相当于一个学期的一学期，但是，所有希望继续学习俄语或波兰语的入学学生都将根据入学考试分配课程。这些测试可以让学生选修更高级的课程，但对毕业没有任何贡献。在上课的第一周，学生应与他们的讲师讨论追溯学分。
Russian is a National Security Education Program Critical Language. Students in the Russian major not only learn the language but become familiar with the treasure of Russian cultural heritage in literature, visual art, theater, and music.<br><br>The Russian major is designed to meet the needs of students who begin to study the language in college as well as those who began to study the language in high school. With a major in Russian, you will be able to converse with ease in most common situations at work, school, social events, and everyday duties, as well as read and write at an advanced level. In addition, you will gain an appreciation and understanding of Russian culture and politics, past and present, and the literary and artistic traditions that Russian society holds dear.