In addition to the general requirements that all College of Arts and Science students must require, students with a major in Classics & Archaeology must also complete the following requirements.

Students interested in a major in Classics & Archaeology must consult an advisor in both the Department of Classical Studies and the Archaeology Program.

A minimum of twelve courses: six from Classics and six from Archaeology, all with a grade of C or better.

Classics requirements:

  1. One course in Greek History or Civilization
    • CL101 World of Greece
    • CL321 Greek History
    • CG101 World of Modern Greece
  2. One course in Roman History or Civilization
    • CL102 World of Rome
    • CL322 Roman History
  3. Two courses in either ancient Greek or Latin above the 100 level
    • CL211 Latin 3
    • CL212 Latin 4
    • CL351 Latin Seminar
      OR
    • CL261 Intermediate Ancient Greek 1
    • CL262 Intermediate Ancient Greek 2
    • CL391 Greek Seminar
  4. Two courses in Classical Civilization and/or Classical Languages (at or above the 200 level)
    • View courses in Classical Civilization and/or Classical Languages here.

Archaeology requirements:

      1. AR190 Introduction to Archaeology
      2. AR230 Introduction to Greek and Roman Archaeology
      3. AR307 Archaeological Science
        OR
        AR591: Theory in Archaeology
      4. AR410: Archaeological Research Design and Material Analysis
        OR
        AR503: Archaeological Field Methods: Survey and Excavation
        OR
        AR556: Archaeological Field Research Experience
  2. Learning Outcomes:
      1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the history and material culture of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East.
      2. Read with comprehension works of ancient Greek and/or Latin writers either in the original or in English translation, and demonstrate an understanding of genre, style, and cultural context.
      3. Demonstrate an understanding of the material variety of the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East as well as their influence on peoples and places of subsequent historical periods.
      4. Communicate these understandings clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
Revised Fall 2023