Section I:
The University

Section II:
Graduation Requirements

Section III:
Majors, Minors, Courses

Classical Studies       (Program Homepage)

Faculty: P. Foss, D. Guinee, C. Huffman, J. Liu, R. Schindler, M. Seaman

Classics is an area study that approaches the ancient Mediterranean world from a broad variety of perspectives, including history, art, archaeology, religion, philosophy, literature and language. Thus, majors in classical studies have the opportunity to explore a wide range of humanistic disciplines.

Work with the ancient languages encourages logical and creative thought, provides a sophisticated grasp of the possibilities of language and gives the student the opportunity to study in detail some of the greatest works of the human spirit. A major in Classics is a good foundation for a wide variety of careers. Classics majors have gone on to successful careers in such fields as law, medicine, business, journalism, government, teaching, theatre and the arts. Some of our majors have double majored in fields such as Political Science, Philosophy and Chemistry.

The major in classical studies may be completed in any one of the following areas of concentration: Greek, Latin or classical civilization. Minors are offered in classical civilization, Greek, Latin and classical archaeology.

Students are encouraged to participate in Winter Term trips to Italy and Greece and to spend a semester abroad in Athens, Rome or Turkey. Courses taken abroad can, in many cases, count toward major or minor programs.

Students who are interested in teaching Latin in high school should take as much Latin as possible and consult with the Classical Studies and Education departments about certification.

Students planning to attend graduate school in classics should either double major in Greek and Latin or major in one language and minor in the other. Students planning to attend graduate school in classical archaeology should try to major in one language and minor in classical archaeology.

Requirements for a major in Classical Civilization:

Total courses required:

Nine

Core courses:

Two courses in Latin or Greek; One course from CLST 120 (formerly HIST 100), CLST 253, or CLST 254; One course from CLST 262, CLST 263, or CLST 264

Other required courses:

Two courses in Latin, Greek or Classical Civilization (may be approved courses in other departments)

# 300 and 400 level courses:

Three (including CLST 454)

Senior requirement:

The senior requirement consists of completion of CLST 454, senior seminar, which includes a major paper or project.

Additional information:

Up to two courses in allied areas outside the department, such as ancient history, ancient philosophy or ancient religion may count toward the Classical Civilization major.

Requirements for a major in Latin:

Total courses required:

Nine

Core courses:

Six courses in Latin; Either CLST 254 or CLST 264

Other required courses:

One additional class in Latin, Greek or Classical Civilization is required.

# 300 and 400 level courses:

Two in Latin and CLST 454

Senior requirement:

The senior requirement consists of completion of CLST 454, senior seminar, which includes a major paper or project.

Additional information:

Requirements for a major in Greek:

Total courses required:

Nine

Core courses:

Six courses in Greek; CLST 253 or CLST 263

Other required courses:

One further course in Greek, Latin or Classical Civilization (may be approved courses in other departments)

# 300 and 400 level courses:

Two (in Greek) and CLST 454

Senior requirement:

The senior requirement consists of completion of CLST 454, senior seminar, which includes a major paper or project.

Additional information:

Requirements for a minor in Classical Archeology:

Total courses required:

Five

Core courses:

At least three from: CLST 161, CLST 262, CLST 263 and CLST 264 (161 is strongly recommended)

Other courses:

One elective in classical archaeology or an elective from Art History, Geology, Geography or Anthropology, as approved by the minor advisor.

# 300 and 400 level courses:

One

Requirements for a minor in Latin:

Total courses required:

Four

Core courses:

(there are no core courses for the minor)

Other courses:

Any four courses in Latin.

# 300 and 400 level courses:

One

Requirements for a minor in Greek:

Total courses required:

Four

Core courses:

(there are no core courses for the minor)

Other courses:

Any four courses in Greek.

# 300 and 400 level courses:

One

Requirements for a minor in Classical Civilization:

Total courses required:

Five

Core courses:

CLST 253, CLST 254 or CLST 120 (formerly HIST 100)

Other courses:

Individual student program will be approved by the department.

# 300 and 400 level courses:

One

Courses in Classical Studies

Courses in the Classics in English

Courses in Greek

Courses in Latin

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