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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS



Three credits of:
  • ANCS 201 The Ancient Greeks OR
  • ANCS 202 The Roman World


Three credits of:

  • ARCH 200 Greek Archaeology OR
  • ARCH 201 Roman Archaeology


Three credits of:

  • HIST 453 Ancient Greece OR
  • HIST 455 The Roman Republic OR
  • HIST 456 The Roman Empire


Nine credits at the 300 level or above in Ancient Studies, Latin, Greek, Archaeology, Ancient History, or other approved subject areas.

Nine credits in any of the above in related subject areas. (e.g. Philosophy or Anthropology, as approved by the department). Additionally, majors must also complete one of the following:


Option I

  • Three credits of LATN or GREK at the 300-level or above


OR



Option II

  • An Ancient Studies major may complete his/her course of study by completing Greek 201 or Latin 201, plus any combination of two additional L or C courses. All culture courses in Option II must be taught by a member of the Ancient Studies faculty.



NOTE: Students planning to enter graduate school must follow Option I and must take more language courses than required by Option I . Please see a member of the Ancient Studies faculty for guidance.

No course in which the student has earned a grade less than a C will count toward completion of the major.

 

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