Program Overview

The core of the classics minors is the study of the languages and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome and the societies that spoke Greek and Latin until the end of the ancient world (usually taken as the 5th century of the Common Era). There have three different concentrations: Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization (the latter requiring no language proficiency). These different concentrations uniquely offer exposure to a range of approaches: literary, philological, historical, archaeological, art historical, philosophical, and anthropological. In addition, the Classics Department now offer several courses on the Ancient Near East and Egypt for a wider perspective on the ancient world.

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

The minor in classics is designed to acquaint the student with aspects of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome or the Greek and Latin languages by means of 15 credit hours (5 courses). There are three concentrations for the classics minor.

Minor Concentrations

Classical Civilization Concentration

The Classical Civilization concentration focuses on ancient history, literature (in translation or in the original languages), and archaeology. 

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One course must be at the 300-level.

Greek Concentration

The Greek concentration is devoted to the ancient Greek language and its associated literature in the original language, as well as Greek civilization and history.

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One course must be at the 300-level.

Latin Concentration

The Latin concentration is devoted to the Latin language and its associated literature in the original language, as well as Roman civilization and history.

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One course must be at the 300-level.