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Classical Civilization

Major in Greek and Roman Civilization 

30 credits, or 10 courses, are required to complete a major in Classical Civilization.

  • 3 credits – 1 course in History of Ancient Greece
  • 3 credits – 1 course in History of Ancient Rome
  • 3 credits – 1 course in ancient archaeology
  • 3 credits – 1 course in ancient literature
  • 18 credits – 6 courses in CLAS, CLLA, CLGR

Students will be strongly encouraged, but not required, to include some language study in their 6 elective courses.

Supplemental Major in Greek and Roman Civilization 

24 credits, or 8 courses, are required to complete a supplementary major in Classical Civilization.

  • 3 credits – 1 course in History of Ancient Greece
  • 3 credits – 1 course in History of Ancient Rome
  • 3 credits – 1 course in ancient archeology
  • 3 credits – 1 course in ancient literature
  • 12 credits – 4 Classics courses in CLAS, CLLA, CLGR

Minor in Greek and Roman Civilization

The Classical Studies Greek and Roman Civilization minor focuses on the history and culture of the classical world.

The three required courses supply the necessary framework for studying classical civilization. Students may select the other two courses from options such as: philosophy, art, architecture, political theory, literature or law. 

15 credits, or 5 courses, are required to complete the minor in Classical Studies Civilization.

  • 3 credits – 1 course in Greek History
  • 3 credits – 1 course in Roman History
  • 3 credits – 1 course in ancient archeology
  • 6 credits – 2 courses in CLAS, CLLA, CLGR

Minor in Classical Studies Heritage

The Classical Studies Heritage minor allows students to connect the study of classical antiquity with other disciplines and periods and especially to study the inheritance and transformation of the classical tradition.  Students in this minor take an array of courses designed around their interests, which may include patristics, philosophy, late antiquity, and later Western art and literature.

The two required types of course are intended to foster the multidisciplinary perspective important in studying the heritage of classical antiquity.  Students in this minor are especially encouraged to substitute for one of their electives a capstone project, a concrete opportunity to reflect on the connections this minor is meant to foster. 

15 credits, or five courses, are required to complete the minor in Classical Studies Heritage.

  • 3 credits – 1 course with a chiefly historical orientation
  • 3 credits – 1 course with a chiefly literary orientation
  • 9 credits – 3 other courses approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (may include CLAS, CLLA, CLGR, as well as courses from other units)

 

Subject to change: check with our department's Director of Undergraduate Studies to confirm current requirements.