School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Classical Studies

Minor in Ancient World Studies

This interdisciplinary minor explores the range of human experiences in the ancient world.

Course Requirements

General Requirements

  • At least five courses adding up to at least 15 semester hours are required to complete the minor.
  • At least three courses must be developed as a coherent core in consultation with the student's Ancient World Studies minor advisor.

Specific Requirements

  • One course in Ancient Literature, either in English (CLS listings) or in the original languages (LAT, GRK, SKT) beyond the 3rd semester.
  • One course in Ancient History from the listings in CLS.
  • One introductory course in the material cultures or archaeologies of the ancient world from the listings in ARCH or CLS.
  • Two other courses on the ancient world chosen in consultation with the student's Ancient World Studies minor advisor, at least one of which must be 100-level.