Classical Studies Major

Major Requirements

Greek Civilization Core Courses (one Required)

• CLS 103 - The Greeks and the Good Life

• or

• HIS 125 - History of a City

Roman Civilization Core Course (required)

• CLS 104 - When in Rome: Identity and Empire in Ancient Rome

Electives

At least three (3) of the following, two (2) of which must be at the 300 level.

• ARH 212 - Special Studies: Ancient and Medieval
• ARH 213 - Art and Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East
• ARH 215 - Art and Archaeology of the Greek World
• ARH 217 - Art and Archaeology of the Roman Empire
• ARH 310 - Archaeology of Food and Dining in Antiquity
• ARH 311 - Etruscan and Early Roman Archaeology
• ARH 312 - Archaeology of Slavery in Antiquity
• ARH 315 - Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology
• CLS 232 - Greek Mythology
• CLS 305 - Topics in Classical Studies
• CLS 306 - Topics in Classical Archaeology
• CLS 321 - Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity
• CLS 322 - Classical Religion
• CLS 499 - Independent Study
• GRK 391 - Advanced Ancient Greek (may be repeated)
• HIS 120 - Decade of Decision (See dept. chair for approved topics)
• HIS 335 - The Dark Ages? Europe 300-800
• LAT 391 - Advanced Latin (may be repeated)
• PHI 230 - Greek Philosophy
• POL 390 - Ancient Political Theory
• THE 241 - Classical Theatre

Ancient Language Proficiency

Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in an ancient language through the 202 (Intermediate II) level. To satisfy this requirement, students may take the Latin sequence. The Greek sequence will meet the requirement as well, but is offered on a tutorial basis only. Students with prior courses in Latin will be placed in the appropriate level according to the College’s rules for foreign language credit. Students who have scored a four (4) or five (5) on the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam for Latin will receive one (1) elective course credit towards the major and will only be required to take a total of nine (9) courses and may not take LAT 101  for credit.

• GRK 101 - Introductory Ancient Greek or
• GRK 102 - Introductory Ancient Greek
• GRK 201 - Intermediate Ancient Greek or
• GRK 202 - Intermediate Ancient Greek
• GRK 391 - Advanced Ancient Greek (may be repeated)

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• LAT 101 - Introductory Latin or
• LAT 102 - Introductory Latin
• LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin or
• LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin
• LAT 391 - Advanced Latin (may be repeated)

Capstone Experience

At least one (1) of the following.

• Study Abroad
• Archaeological Excavation
• A Capstone Thesis (CLS 498 /CLS 499 ) or Honors in the Major Field in Classical Studies