Major and Concentration Comparison

This page is intended to offer a quick comparison of our Majors and Concentrations.

Norwegian Major (NM) Nordic Studies Major (NSM) Nordic Studies Concentration (NSC)
Total number of credits required 9.5 9.5 7.5
Norwegian Language Courses
# of Norwegian language courses required Option Æ: 7

Option Å: 6.5

4.5 3.5
additional 200 or 300 level course beyond the foundational sequence, partially or fully in Norwegian = Option Æ: NO

Option Å: YES

Yes Yes
Can test out of the foundational language courses  Yes 

111, 112, 231, 232

Yes 

111, 112, 231, 232

Yes

111, 112, 231

Courses Taught in English (Cultural and Historical Perspectives)
# of English language courses 1 Critical Questions

1 Humanities
1 Additional

1 Critical Questions
1 Language
2 Additional
1 Critical Questions
3 Additional
One course critically examining questions of diversity, inclusion, and social justice Yes Yes Yes
One course which examines the Nordic languages from a comparative perspective No Yes No
Can add the Sámi and Critical Indigenous Studies Area of Emphasis Yes Yes No
Can use a non-Norwegian language to satisfy the language requirement No Yes, must be able to document proficiency at the ACTFL Intermediate Mid Level or the CEFR B1.1 Yes, must be able to document proficiency at the ACTFL Intermediate Low Level or the CEFR A2
Can combine degrees Can be combined with the Nordic Studies Major or Concentration Can be combined with the Norwegian Major Can be combined with the Norwegian Major
Combination requirements If combined with the NSM, a minimum of 15 courses are required.

If combined with the NSC, a minimum of 15 courses are required.
If combined with the NM, a minimum of 15 courses are required. If combined with the NM, a minimum of ** courses are required.
GEs most often fulfilled within degree WLC, GHS, PAR, CRE, WAC, ERC, SS, EXP, CTD WLC, GHS, PAR, CRE, WAC, ERC, SS, EXP, CTD WLC, GHS, PAR, CRE, WAC, ERC, SS, EXP, CTD
The number of courses allowed from study abroad 3 3 3
Popular semester length study abroad programs that have courses fulfilling the program requirements Oslo International Summer School

Snåsa (not an academic program)University of Oslo

University of Southeastern Norway (Bø)
DIS- Stockholm, Sweden

 

DIS- Copenhagen, Denmark

DIS- Stockholm, Sweden

 

DIS- Copenhagen, Denmark

Popular interim courses led by St. Olaf faculty Oslo Interim Internship Reflection Seminar

Gender Equality in Norway