Classical Studies

Requirements for the Major in Classical Studies

1. Prerequisite: Two courses selected from Classical Studies 1, 4 and 6.
2. One course in ancient history selected from Classical Studies 14, 15, 17 and 18.
3. Two courses in Classical archaeology selected from Classical Studies 20 - 26.
4. Three courses in classical literature in translation and classical civilization selected from Classical Studies 2 - 5, 10, 11 and 12, exclusive of the course selected as a prerequisite.
5. Two additional courses selected from:
6. • All remaining Classical Studies offer­ings      
   • Courses in Greek or Latin numbered 10 or higher (excluding Greek 11).
7. Completion of Culminating Experience Requirement.

Major Worksheet (.pdf)
Use this worksheetto help select courses that fulfill the major requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with a member of the faculty to discuss major and course selections.

Requirements for the Minor in Classical Studies

1. Prerequisite: One course selected from Classical Studies 1-5.
2. Two courses in ancient history selected from Classical Studies 11, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19.
3. Two courses in Classical archaeology: one in Greek archaeology (Classical Studies 20-23) and one in Roman archaeology (Classical Studies 24-26).
4. Two courses in classical literature, mythology, and religion selected from: Classical Studies 1-4, 10 and 12, exclusive of the course selected as a pre-requisite. 

Participation in either of the Department’s two Foreign Study Programs will meet the requirements for two of the above six courses, one in archaeology and one in history (Classical Studies 30 and 31 respectively).

Minor Worksheet (.pdf)
Use this worksheetto help select courses that fulfill the minor requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with a member of the faculty to discuss minor and course selections.