Classical Studies Major
Degree: Bachelor of Arts

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Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level
Available concentration and AOS Codes:

Greek Language & Literature, U356
Latin Language & Literature, U358
Classical Civilization, U354
Classical Archaeology, U352

The Department offers a BA in Classical Studies, with four distinct concentrations in Greek Language and Literature, Latin Language and Literature, Classical Civilization, and Classical Archaeology. All four concentrations offer a broad liberal arts experience which provides an excellent foundation for a variety of careers including law, business, government, journalism, and teaching.

The Greek Language and Literature and the Latin Language and Literature concentrations are designed to ensure a solid preparation in the chosen language and to acquaint students with those works which form the origin of European literature, history, and philosophy. These concentrations prepare students for graduate work in the Classical languages and literature and for secondary school language teaching.

The Classical Civilization and Classical Archaeology concentrations provide a solid and wide-ranging background for understanding the origin and development of our Western ideas, values, languages, institutions, attitudes, and art. The Classical Civilization concentration is an excellent major for pre-law students, who should choose courses on Roman Civilization (CCI 202), Roman Law and Society (CCI 350), and Latin to fulfill major requirements. It is also an excellent second major for those interested in any area of primary or secondary school teaching. The Classical Archaeology concentration is intended especially for students wishing to pursue graduate work in Classical Archaeology. Students interested in other areas of archaeology should also consider the Special Program in Liberal Studies in Archaeology.

College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) (54-55 hours)

All students must meet the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). The College of Arts and Sciences, however, has established liberal education requirements for its programs which, while including those of AULER, contain additional requirements in several categories. Therefore, students following this program should adhere to the College requirements. Please note that students who satisfy the College Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) will also satisfy the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). See complete description of the College requirements under CLER and a listing of courses meeting AULER/CLER requirements.

Major Requirements

Minimum 27 hours distributed as follows in one of the four possible concentrations. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA for courses in the major:

Greek Language and Literature

1. 15 hours in ancient Greek language: any course with a GRK prefix (excluding GRK 150)

2. CCI 201 (Greek focus; 3 hours)

3. 6 hours in classical literature in translation (Greek focus) to be chosen from CCI 205, 206, 227, 228, 305, 306, 321, 405

4. 3 hours in Greek archaeology or history to be chosen from CCI 211, 220, 230, 313, 314, 323, 351, 353

Latin Language and Literature

1. 15 hours in Latin language above the 100 level: any course with a LAT prefix, except LAT 101, 102, 140

2. CCI 202 (3 hrs)

3. 6 hours in Classical literature in translation (Latin focus) to be chosen from CCI 205, 206, 227, 228, 305, 306, 324, 325, 326, 405, 502

4. 3 hours in Roman archaeology or history to be chosen from CCI 212, 220, 230, 314, 323, 350, 354, 355, 512

Classical Civilization

1. 6-15 hours in either Greek or Latin with minimum proficiency through the 204 level (excluding GRK 150)

2. CCI 201 (core course for Greek focus) or CCI 202 (core course for Latin focus) (3 hrs)

3. 9-18 hours in civilization from courses in literature, archaeology, and ancient history (to be selected with Department Advisor)

Classical Archaeology

1. CCI 211, CCI 212 (6 hours)

2. 6 hours to be chosen from CCI 312, 313, 314, 512

3. 9 hours in classical literature in translation or ancient history to be chosen from CCI 201, 202, 205, 206, 220, 227, 228, 230, 305, 306, 321, 323, 324, 325, 326, 350, 351, 353, 354, 355, 405, 502

4. 6 hours in either Greek or Latin at the intermediate level: GRK 203 and 204 or LAT 203 and 204

Under special circumstances and with the permission of the Department Head, some substitutions for required courses may be allowed.

Related Area Requirements

No specific courses required.

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 122 semester hours required for degree.