This concentration focuses on the material remains of prehistoric and classical antiquity, while also providing a background in civilization, history, and at least one Classical language. The program of study is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the art and architecture of the Greeks and Romans, and to introduce them to the use of archaeology in the reconstruction of the past, including Egypt and the ancient Near East. Students interested in majoring in classical archaeology should consult the department as early as possible.
The requirements for the major are:
CLAR 244 (Greek Archaeology) and CLAR 245 (Archaeology of Italy)
CLAR 411 (Archaeological Field Methods) or ANTH 220 (Principles of Archaeology)
Four additional courses in classical archaeology, including two numbered between 400 and 699 (CLAR 120 may not be used to satisfy this requirement)
Greek or Latin up to 204 or 205
HIST 225 (History of Greece) or HIST 226 (History of Rome)
CLAS 391 (Junior Seminar)
Classical archaeology majors may elect a minor in the classical language not chosen for the major concentration.