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The classical studies certificate is 15 credits and allows students to explore the literature, civilization, and culture of the ancient world. Students choose from a wide-variety of courses, including everything from CLASSICS 150 Ancient Greek and Roman Monsters to CLASSICS 308 Sex and Violence in the Ancient Near East. Students will also find offerings in art, architecture, archaeology, gender studies, history, literature, philosophy, and politics. Plus, we count language courses, too! Latin and ancient Greek are regularly offered and provide the foundation for modern English vocabulary, giving context and insight into the history of the words we use today. Class sizes are small, making the experience more personal and creating opportunities for meaningful learning outcomes.

This combination of flexibility and variety are special features making the certificate attractive to students, allowing students the ability to explore their individual interests on the way to developing a more comprehensive understanding of the ancient world.  

Finally, in addition to completing requirements for the certificate, many of the courses fulfill General Education requirements, such as Communications Part B, and Breadth requirements, such as Humanities and Literature.

How to Get in

Declaring the classical studies certificate is as easy as meeting with the CANES advisor. Make an appointment using Starfish.

Please note: Classical humanities majors are not allowed to declare the certificate.

Requirements

The certificate is 15 credits comprised of the following:

Intermediate/Advanced Literature and Culture9
The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Sex and Violence in the Ancient Near East
Africana Approaches to Biblical Interpretation
The Greeks
The Egyptians: History, Society, and Literature
The Romans
Prophets of the Bible
King David in History and Tradition
Conspiracy in the Ancient and Modern Worlds
Jewish Literature of the Greco-Roman Period
Women and Gender in the Classical World
Sex and Power in Greece and Rome
Topics in Greek Culture
Topics in Roman Culture
Topics in Classical Culture
Ancient Texts, Modern Contexts
Topics in Classical Archaeology
Biblical Archaeology
Greeks, Romans and the Natural Environment
Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
Palmyra and the Palmyrenes
Undergraduate Seminar: Approaches to the Classical World
Directed Reading
Third Semester Ancient Greek
Fourth Semester Ancient Greek
Intermediate Biblical Hebrew, I
Intermediate Biblical Hebrew, II
Third Semester Latin
Fourth Semester Latin
Readings in Latin Literature
Myths, Loves, and Lives in Greek Vases
Greek Sculpture
The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Cities and Sanctuaries of Ancient Greece
Proseminar in Ancient Art
A History of Greek Civilization
A History of Rome
Ancient and Medieval Science
History of Ancient Philosophy
Classical Philosophers
Literature and Culture Electives6
Legacy of Greece and Rome in Modern Culture
The Ancient Mediterranean
Ancient Greek and Roman Monsters
Greek and Latin Origins of Medical Terms
Classical Influences on Western Art and Science
Introduction to Biblical Literature (in English)
Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
Classical Mythology
First Semester Ancient Greek
Second Semester Ancient Greek
Elementary Biblical Hebrew, I
Elementary Biblical Hebrew, II
Intensive Elementary Biblical Hebrew
Second Semester Latin
First Semester Latin
Elementary Intensive Latin
Ancient Animals and Peoples
History of Western Art I: From Pyramids to Cathedrals
The World of Late Antiquity (200-900 C.E.)
Western Intellectual and Religious History to 1500
Explorations in European History (H)
Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Western Culture: Political, Economic, and Social Thought I
Total Credits15
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 Courses taken Pass/Fail do not count in the certificate.

Residence and Quality of Work

  • Minimum 2.000 GPA in all courses approved for the certificate
  • At least 8 credits in the certificate, taken in residence

Certificate Completion Requirement

This undergraduate certificate must be completed concurrently with the student’s undergraduate degree. Students cannot delay degree completion to complete the certificate.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of ancient Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern societies and cultures.
  2. Demonstrate competence in the critical methodologies of textual and material analysis with a view to social and cultural interpretation.
  3. Compare and critique ancient Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern societies and cultures to demonstrate intercultural competence and ethical reasoning.

Advising and Careers

If you like to plan, seeing your advisor is very important; it can make the difference between fitting in Ancient Greek and Roman Monsters and Sex and Violence in the Ancient Near East before you graduateMany students also try to complete more than one major or certificate, and discussing how you might be able to reach this goal is another primary role of your major advisor. Advisors can speak to you about course content, which courses fit best with your interest areas, and what kinds of courses might work best with your learning style. Any and all of these discussions can occur during your advising appointment.

In addition to discussing the major, advisors know a lot about:

  • General Education requirements
  • Breadth requirements
  • Interpreting university policies and deadlines
  • Connecting majors to careers
  • Getting involved with campus organizations
  • Finding volunteer and/or internship opportunities
  • Talking about your challenges and difficulties
  • Connecting with tutors
  • Choosing a study abroad program
  • Practicing for interviews
  • Talking about graduate school
  • Proofreading résumés and cover letters

Overall, you will have a wide variety of skills and talents to start you on the path to a rewarding career! Visit our Alumni page and our Career and Skill Development page for more information.

 

People

Please visit the Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies website for a complete list of faculty, instructional, and academic staff.