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BA Honors and BA Major/Minor Requirements
44.5
Classics
44.5 Classics
44.5.1 Honors in Classical Languages or Classical Studies
Students planning to apply for admission to the Honors program should consult §16.2.2 for admission requirements.
See §43.6 for Faculty regulations concerning the Honors program.
Honors in Classical Languages Requirements
Minimum 60, maximum 72 in GREEK, LATIN and CLASS, with at least 6 at the 400-level.
As the language component (total of 33):
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6 from among CLASS 102, 103, 104 or 110 | |||||||
18 in CLASS, GREEK and/or LATIN Note: Students wishing to enter graduate study in Classical Languages are strongly advised to satisfy requirement (3) with as many GREEK and LATIN courses as possible. | |||||||
3 Honors Essay (one of CLASS 500, GREEK 500 or LATIN 500) |
Honors in Classical Studies Requirements
Minimum 60, maximum 72 in GREEK, LATIN and CLASS.
As the language component (total of 12):
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6 from among CLASS 102, 103, 104 or 110 | |||||||
39 in CLASS, GREEK, LATIN and/or HIST 324, with at least 18 at the 300-level or above, including at least 6 at the 400-level. | |||||||
3 Honors Essay (one of CLASS 500, GREEK 500 or LATIN 500) Note: Students wishing to enter graduate study in Classical Studies are strongly advised to consult the Honors Advisor. |
Promotion Requirements
Promotion from year to year requires a GPA of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all CLASS and GREEK and LATIN courses.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation with Honors in Classical Languages or Classical Studies requires a graduation average of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all CLASS and GREEK and LATIN courses. Graduation with First Class Honors requires an average of at least 3.7 on all CLASS and GREEK and LATIN courses taken in the last two years and an average of 3.5 or better on all courses in the two final years (last 60).
44.5.2 Combined Honors in Classics and Another Discipline
Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in Classics and another discipline. See §44.14.2 for the specific requirements of the Combined Honors program in History and Classics.
The common requirements in a Combined Honors program are the same as for other Honors programs (refer to §43.6).
The requirement in Classics is a minimum of 36 in CLASS and/or GREEK and/or LATIN, with at least 18 at the 300-level or above, including at least 6 at the 400-level. The Honors Essay (CLASS 500, GREEK 500, or LATIN 500) or a Combined Honors Essay, INT D 520, may be included for 3 of the minimum 36. Interested students must consult the Honors Advisor in Classics. Honors Advisors in both disciplines must be in agreement about the program. Students must satisfy Honors requirements for promotion and graduation in each discipline.
Promotion and Graduation Requirements
In a Combined Honors program, students must meet the promotion and graduation standards of each Department. The requirements in Classics are outlined in §44.5.1.
44.5.3 Major and Minor in Classics
Degree of BA
See §43.3.
Major Areas of Concentration
Classical Studies: minimum of 30, maximum of 48 in CLASS courses at the senior level with at least 18 at the 300-level or above, including at least 6 at the 400-level. HIST 324 may be counted toward a major in Classical Studies. (May be combined with a minor in Classical Language.) Note: See §43.3(5) regarding cross-listed regulations. | |
Classics and Classical Languages: Any combination of courses in CLASS, GREEK and LATIN, totalling a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 48 at the senior level, with at least 18 at the 300-level or above, including at least 6 at the 400-level. This program includes a minimum requirement of 12 in Classical Languages (LATIN and/or GREEK). (May not be combined with a minor in Classics of any kind.) Note: See §43.3(5) regarding cross-listed regulations. |
Minor in Classics
See §43.3(4).
Classical Studies: 12 at the senior level in CLASS courses, with at least 6 at the 300- or 400-level. This option does not apply to students majoring in (1) or (3) above. | |
Classical Language: 12 at the senior level in GREEK and/or LATIN. This option does not apply to students majoring in (2) or (3) above. |