Norwegian and Scandinavian Studies


"Corncobs! Corncobs!

Hva' ska' di ha? (What will they have?)

Lutefisk og lefse! (Lutefisk and Lefse)

Ya! Ya! Ya!" (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!)

 (Tease-cheer  by Swedish students at Hope Academy in late 1890s).

Welcome! Since the establishment of Concordia College in 1891 by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants, the Nordic culture and lifestyle have become an integral part of the college identity. Concordia’s Norwegian and Scandinavian studies program features a wonderful balance of history, culture, and modern-day issues facing Scandinavia taught by faculty with a passion for both the languages and the cultures.  In addition, our courses are all designed to allow you to hone your language skills in real life situations. Whether on campus in Moorhead or 240 miles north of the Arctic Circle in the world's most northernmost university in Tromsø, Norway, Concordia's Norwegian and Scandinavian Studies program can take you where you want to go. 

Programs offered

  • Major in Scandinavian Studies (36 credits)
  • Minor in Scandinavian Studies (20 credits)
  • Minor in Norwegian (20 credits)
  • Major in Scandinavian Studies with a minor in international business (see international business) (32 credits in Scandinavian studies)
  • Major in International Business in Scandinavian Studies (see international business) (40 credits in international business plus 16 supporting credits plus 20 Scandinavian studies credits)
  • Scandinavian Studies major with a teaching license in Norwegian, grades K-12 (36 NORW or SCAN credits plus 36 credits in education)
  • World Languages Area of Specialization for Elementary Education majors, grades K-8 (see education) (24 credits)

An Interdisciplinary Program

- also see Education 

- also see Global Studies 

- also see International Business

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