The Scandinavian Studies Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato is an interdisciplinary program that combines acquisition of the Norwegian or Swedish language with study of the diversity and richness of the greater Nordic cultural region of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. These countries are setting the pace in communications technology, environmental awareness, social equality, and international peace initiatives.
Scandinavian-Americans and others in Minnesota have long taken pride in the contributions that Scandinavians have made to the world community, as well as to their own state and nation.
If you want to become more familiar with the heritage of Scandinavia from the Vikings to modern design and you want to learn more about the role of the Nordic nations in the contemporary world, you should consider a major or minor in the Scandinavian Studies Program at MSU.
Opportunities exist for students to participate in exchange programs as well as extracurricular activities with all involved in the Scandinavian Studies Program.
