This major is designed to provide students with a broad, basic knowledge of the Classical world, and with skills in analysis, written and oral communication, and logical argument which will be applicable in any profession. The civilization program is not designed to lead to graduate work in Classics, although students do sometimes go on in the field, and it is often taken as part of a double major. Students considering a major in classical civilization should consult the department as soon as possible.
The requirements for the major are:
GREK or LATN 101-102 and 203-204
(GREK or LATN 205 may be taken in place of 204)
Four of the five core courses:
CLAS 253 (Age of Pericles)
CLAS 254 (Alexander and the Age of Hellenism) or HIST 421 (Alexander)
CLAS 257 (Age of Augustus) or HIST 425 (Roman History)
CLAS 258 (Age of the Early Roman Empire) or HIST 427 (Early Roman Empire)
CLAS 259 (Christians and Pagans in the Age of Constantine)
Three additional courses chosen from Greek, Latin, ancient history, ancient philosophy, or any classical archaeology or classics course(s) numbered above CLAR 110 and CLAS 258
CLAS 391 (Junior Seminar)
Majors in classical civilization who are required to complete through level 204 in either Greek or Latin may elect a minor in the other classical language but not in the one used to satisfy degree requirements in the major.