BA/BGS Overview

This concentration emphasizes the literature, history, and culture of the classical world.

This concentration is ideal for students who are fascinated by the ancient world and who want the experience of a liberal arts degree before pursuing careers beyond Classics, such as law, medicine, teaching, business, and the creative industries.

To satisfy the requirements for this concentration, students must complete:

• 15 hours of courses from the Classical Humanities Course list.
• 15 hours in additional Classics or related subjects. This can include any course in the Classics department (course codes LAT, GRK, or CLSX). Related courses from other departments may be substituted but require written permission from the Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

NB: Students interested in further study in Classics or Classical Archaeology are strongly advised to talk to an advisor about taking one of the other concentrations (i.e., Classical Languages, Archaeology and Art) to ensure that they have adequate preparation for entry into graduate programs.

This concentration emphasizes the material culture of the classical world.

The Archaeology and Art concentration is designed for students who wish to concentrate on the material cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, while allowing the flexibility to take a wide range of courses about all aspects of the ancient world. This concentration provides students with knowledge about the traditions, methods, and theories of Classical Archaeology and Art History; allows students to engage in contemporary debates on the protection of cultural heritage and collecting practices of modern museums; and promotes visual literacy through participatory experiences with the collection of the Wilcox Classical Museum. The Archaeology and Art concentration prepares students for further study in Classical Archaeology, Art History, Museum Studies, and related fields.

To satisfy the requirements for this concentration, students must complete:

• 3 hours of Greek and Roman archaeology coursework. Satisfied by CLSX 151 or CLSX 351.
• 3 hours of Greek or Roman art coursework. Satisfied by CLSX 305, CLSX 326 or 526, or CLSX 327 or 527. 
• 12 hours of courses from the Archaeology and Art electives list. 
• 12 hours in additional Classics or related subjects. This can include any course in the Classics department (course codes LAT, GRK, or CLSX). Related courses from other departments may be substituted but require written permission from the Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

This concentration emphasizes both Greek and Latin languages and literatures.

This concentration provides students with proficiency in the Greek and Latin languages; allows students to read, analyze, and respond to a variety of important texts from the ancient Greek and Roman worlds in their original language; and offers the opportunity to take complementary courses in the history, archaeology, and culture of the ancient world. The Classical Languages concentration provides the linguistic training necessary for further study in Classics and related disciplines (e.g., Biblical Studies, Comparative Literature) and fosters analytical and writing skills that are essential for careers such as law, government, and business.

To satisfy the requirements for this concentration, students must complete:

• Preliminary language study. Satisfied by LAT 104 or 105, LAT 108 or 109, GRK 104 or 105, and GRK 108 or 109 (or equivalents). Students planning to continue to 300-level Latin should also take LAT 112 or 113, or equivalent. 
• 15 hours of upper level language and literature. Satisfied by GRK or LAT courses numbered 300 or above. 
• 9 hours in additional Classics or related subjects. This can include any course in the Classics department (course codes LAT, GRK, or CLSX). Related courses from other departments may be substituted but require written permission from the Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

NB: Students interested in teaching might consider combining our Classical Languages concentration with a degree in the School of Education and Human Sciences. A teacher preparation program followed by educator licensure (also called teacher “certification”), along with a Classics major in the Classical Languages concentration, will allow you to teach Latin in public high schools.

This concentration emphasizes Latin language and literature.

This concentration provides students with proficiency in the Latin language; allows students to read, analyze, and respond to a variety of important texts from the ancient Roman world in their original language; and offers the opportunity to take complementary courses in the history, archaeology, and culture, as well as the other major languages, of the ancient world. The Latin concentration provides the linguistic training necessary for further study in Latin and related disciplines (e.g., Medieval Studies, Theology, Early Modern Science, Renaissance History, Comparative Literature); prepares students for teaching Latin at the secondary school level; and fosters analytical and writing skills that are essential for careers such as law, government, and business.

• Preliminary language study. Satisfied by LAT 104 or 105, LAT 108 or 109, and LAT 112 or 113 (or equivalents). 
• 15 hours of upper level Latin language and literature. Satisfied by LAT courses numbered 300 or above. 
• 12 hours in additional Classics or related subjects. This can include any course in the Classics department (course codes LAT, GRK, or CLSX). Related courses from other departments may be substituted but require written permission from the Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

NB: Students interested in teaching might want to consider combining our Latin concentration with a degree in the School of Education and Human Sciences. A teacher preparation program followed by educator licensure (also called teacher “certification”), along with a Classics major in the Classical Languages concentration, will allow you to teach Latin in public high schools.

This concentration emphasizes ancient Greek language and literature.

This concentration provides students with proficiency in the Greek language; allows students to read, analyze, and respond to a variety of important texts from the ancient Greek world in their original language; and offers the opportunity to take complementary courses in the history, archaeology, and culture, as well as the other major languages, of the ancient world. The Greek concentration provides the linguistic training necessary for further study in Greek and related disciplines (e.g., Biblical Studies, Classical Studies, Comparative Literature); prepares students for teaching Greek at the secondary school level; and fosters analytical and writing skills that are essential for careers such as law, government, and business.

• Preliminary language study. Satisfied by GRK 104 or 105 and GRK 108 or 109 (or equivalents). 
• 15 hours of upper level Greek language and literature. Satisfied by GRK courses numbered 300 or above. 
• 12 hours in additional Classics or related subjects. This can include any course in the Classics department (course codes LAT, GRK, or CLSX). Related courses from other departments may be substituted but require written permission from the Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.