The Classics department offers students the opportunity to explore the Greek and Roman roots of European and American cultural identity and heritage. By taking courses in Classical Civilization, students understand the richness and diversity of Greek and Roman cultures, while using the ancient world as a laboratory to gain wider perspectives on many elements of modern life that extend all the way back into our common past. Through courses in Latin and Greek languages, students attain a more direct experience of the lives of the ancients in their own living words, while gaining valuable understanding of the roots and usage of English and other modern languages.
Two major programs are available to students interested in classics. The interdisciplinary major in Classical Studies offers a general liberal arts experience with only a small amount of required coursework in ancient language. Students seeking a more focused program based in language study may elect the major in Latin. It is not possible for students to major both in Classical Studies and in Latin, but it is possible to combine the major in Latin with the minor in Classical Studies.
Major(s): Classical Studies, Latin
Minor(s): Classical
Studies