Ancient Studies: About Us at UMBC

Students expand the boundaries of their world and develop a sense of the importance of the past as they examine the origins of western civilization. The basis of humanistic learning, attitudes and values in the western world, is in the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean world. Students majoring in Ancient Studies will take a balanced group of courses that investigate the ancient world through the disciplines of language and literature, history and archaeology.

_{Photo: Athens, Erechtheion -- view South East

Image courtesy of Perseus Project}

Courses in this program are listed in the catalogue under Ancient Studies, Archaeology, Latin, Greek, and History, all taught by members of the Ancient Studies faculty. Majors (and students considering the major) should contact a member of the faculty for advising at the earliest convenience.

Department contact information
Administrative Assistant: Mary Welsh < mwelsh@umbc.edu >
Location: Fine Arts building, room 452
Telephone: 410.455.6265
Fax: 410.455.1660