Classical Studies
Program Overview
Classical Studies allows you to organize and design a curriculum that best fits your interests, with a language core curriculum complemented by a variety of courses in literature, art, history, political science, and philosophy.
Minor in Classical Studies
A Minor in Classical Studies is a very flexible program that allows you to organize and design a curriculum that best fits your interest. The minor has a language core curriculum, complemented by a variety of courses in literature, art, history, political science, and philosophy, offered within and without the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
Career Information
Knowledge of Latin and Greek holds both scholarly and practical applications. Since an estimated 60 percent of English vocabulary comes from Latin, American students of classical languages indirectly gain a better understanding of their own language. A knowledge of Greek and Latin terminology provides direct access to a wealth of information in disparate areas, including literature, astronomy, medicine, and natural sciences.