Major & Minor Requirements
For a Major in Classics
For a Major in Latin
For a Major in Greek
For a Major in Classical Civilization
For a Minor in Latin
For a Minor in Greek
For a Minor in Classical Civilization
Requirements for the Major in Classics
Number of Units
- Nine units are required.
Required Courses
- Five courses in one classical language above 201
- Three courses in the other classical language above 102
- CLAS 390 Junior seminar
Students considering a major in Classics are urged to begin their study of Latin or Ancient Greek in their first year.
Requirements for the Major in Latin
Number of Units
- Eight units are required, not including Latin 101, 102 and 201 (the eight may include the SIP).
Required Courses
- Five courses in Latin above 201
- CLAS 390: Junior Seminar
- One course in Roman history or archaeology
- One other course on Roman literature or culture, or an additional Latin course.
Requirements for the Major in Greek
Number of Units
- Eight units are required, not including Greek 101, 102 and 201 (the eight may include the SIP).
Required Courses
- Five courses in Greek above 201
- CLAS 390 Junior Seminar
- One course in Greek history or archaeology
- One other course on Greek literature or culture, or an additional Greek course.
Requirements for the Major in Classical Civilization
Number of Units
- Nine units are required, not including Latin or Greek 101, 102 and 201 (the nine may include the SIP).
Required Courses
- Two courses in Latin or Greek above the 201 level
- CLAS 210 Classical Mythology
- CLAS 390 Junior seminar
- At least one course in classical history
- CLAS/HIST 225 Greek Civilization
- CLAS/HIST 226 Roman Civilization
- CLAS/HIST 237 The Roman Army and the Frontiers of Empire
- At least one course in classical art or archaeology
- CLAS/ARTX 208 Introduction to Greek Art and Archaeology
- CLAS/ARTX 209 Introduction to Roman Art and Archaeology
- Three electives: any Classics, Latin, or Greek course not previously taken
Requirements for the Minor in Latin
Number of Units
- Six units are required, not including Latin 101 and 102.
Required Courses
- Four courses in Latin above 102
- CLAS 210 Classical Mythology
- One other course on a Roman topic
Requirements for the Minor in Greek
Number of Units
- Six units are required.
Required Courses
- Four courses in Greek above 102
- CLAS 210 Classical Mythology
- One other course on a Greek topic
Requirements for the Minor in Classical Civilization
Required Courses
- CLAS 210 Classical Mythology
- At least one course in classical history
- CLAS/HIST 225: Greek Civilization
- CLAS/HIST 226: Roman Civilization
- CLAS/HIST 227: The roman Army and the Frontiers of Empire
- At least one course in classical art or archaeology
- CLAS/ARTX 208 Introduction to Greek Art and Archaeology
- CLAS/ARTX 209 Introduction to Roman Art and Archaeology
- Three electives: Any Classics course not previously taken; any Latin or Greek course above 102