In addition to the general requirements that all College of Arts and Science students must require, students with a major in Classics & Philosophy must also complete the following requirements.

Students interested in a major in Classics & Philosophy must consult an advisor in both the Department of Classical Studies and the Department of Philosophy.

A minimum of twelve courses: six from Classics and six from Philosophy, all with a grade of C or better

Classics requirements:

  1. One course in Greek History or Civilization
    • CL101 World of Greece
    • CL321 Greek History
    • CG101 World of Modern Greece
  2. CL261 Intermediate Greek 1*
  3. Four courses in Classical Civilization and/or Classical Languages (at or above the 200 level)
    • View Classical Civilization and/or Classical Language courses here.

*Note that CL161 and CL162 or their equivalent are prerequisites for enrollment in CL261, which is the third semester of ancient Greek

Philosophy requirements:

  1. One of the following:
    • PH100 Introduction to Philosophy
    • PH110 Great Philosophers
    • PH150 Introduction to Ethics
    • PH155 Politics and Philosophy
    • PH160 Reason and Argumentation
  2. PH 300 History of Ancient Philosophy
  3. PH 310 History of Modern Philosophy
  4. Two courses in philosophy at the 200 level or above
  5. One of the following:
    • PH403 Plato I
    • PH405 Aristotle I
    • PH406 Aristotle II

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
  2. Read with comprehension works of ancient Greek and/or Latin poetry and prose, either in the original or in English translation, demonstrating understanding of genre, style, and cultural context.
  3. Communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, ideas about the ancient world and its products.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of classical culture on other historical periods.
Revised Fall 2023