Greek and Roman Studies, B.A.
This program is appropriate for students with a general interest in antiquity who seek a strong multidisciplinary humanities background, or who seek a broad background prior to advanced study in a related academic discipline or pursuit of a professional degree. Students intending to pursue graduate study in the field of Classics are advised to choose the Classics major.
Requirements for a Major in Greek and Roman Studies (BA)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Arts and Sciences Core 1 | 47-54 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Classical Literature | ||
| CLA 2301 | Literature of Ancient Greece | 3 |
| or CLA 2306 | Greek and Roman Mythology | |
| CLA 2302 | Literature of Ancient Rome | 3 |
| Greek Civilization | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Greek History and Civilization | ||
| Hellenistic History and Civilization | ||
| Byzantine History and Civilization | ||
| Roman Civilization | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Roman Empire | ||
| Roman Republic | ||
| Religious and Intellectual Life | ||
| Select one of the folowing: | 3 | |
| Social World I: The City and the Soul | ||
| Greek and Roman Religion | ||
| Greek and Roman Ethics | ||
| Hellenistic Philosophy | ||
| Greek and Roman Rhetoric | ||
| Intellectual Traditions of the Ancient World : Literature and Thought | ||
| History of Philosophy: Classical Philosophy | ||
| Classical Political Philosophy | ||
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Choose one of the following three options to complete the remaining 15 hrs. of coursework: | 15 | |
| OPTION 1 | ||
| Select 15 hrs. from the following: | ||
| Any 3000- or 4000-level CLA courses | ||
| History of Philosophy: Classical Philosophy 3 | ||
| Classical Political Philosophy 3 | ||
| OPTION 2 | ||
| 3 hrs. of 2000- to 4000-level GRK or LAT coursework | ||
| Select 12 hrs. from the following: | ||
Any 3000- or 4000-level CLA courses | ||
| History of Philosophy: Classical Philosophy 3 | ||
| Classical Political Philosophy 3 | ||
| OPTION 3 2 | ||
| 6 hrs. of 2000- to 4000-level GRK or LAT coursework | ||
| Select 9 hrs. from the following: | ||
Any 3000- or 4000-level CLA courses | ||
| History of Philosophy: Classical Philosophy 3 | ||
| Classical Political Philosophy 3 | ||
| Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
| PRD 2101 | Professional Development | 1 |
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Core requirements and hours may vary based on individual student factors, including course selection, language proficiency, transfer status, specialized programs (e.g., BIC). Students should consult with their advisor and degree audit for additional information.
- 2
Students seeking Departmental Honors must select Option 3.
- 3
PHI 3310 and/or PSC 3363 may be used towards restricted electives if not already used for the Religious and Intellectual Life requirement.