Classical Studies Minor

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Affiliation: Interdisciplinary Studies

Regardless of what major you’re pursuing, the interdisciplinary classical studies minor can add breadth and depth to a degree. Pursue answers to the questions that spark your curiosity as you explore ancient Greek and Roman worlds and their tremendous influence on later societies, up to and including our modern civilization.

A background in classics is especially beneficial if you’re interested in advanced study in politics, religion, English and comparative literature. It also lays a strong foundation for law, medicine, seminary and professional degrees.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

A 2.00 GPA in minor requirements.
At least nine hours of the program requirements must be completed at Truman State University.
No grade of ‘D’ is accepted toward the Classical Studies Minor.

Program Requirements:

The Classical Studies Minor requires the successful completion of at least 15 semester hours.

At least 6 of the credit hours must be at the 300 level.

GREK 200 - Intermediate Classical Greek I Credit(s): 3
GREK 201 - Intermediate Greek II Credit(s): 3
LATN 250 - Intermediate Latin I Credit(s): 3
LATN 251 - Intermediate Latin II Credit(s): 3
Any 300 level course with GREK or LATN prefix
ART 328 - The Art of Greece and Rome Credit(s): 3
CLAS 205 - Topics in Classical Culture Credit(s): 3
CLAS 261 - Greek Literature in Translation Credit(s): 3
CLAS 262 - Roman Literature in Translation Credit(s): 3
CLAS 310 - Classical Antiquity on Screen Credit(s): 3
CLAS 311 - Ancient Medicine Credit(s): 3
CLAS 312 - Athenian Drama In/Out of Context Credit(s): 3
CLAS 342 - Greek Civilization Credit(s): 3
CLAS 352 - Roman Civilization Credit(s): 3
CLAS 361 - Greek and Roman Mythology Credit(s): 3
CLAS 363 - Women and Gender in Antiquity Credit(s): 3
CML 200 - Service Learning Experience Credit(s): 1-3 (A maximum of 4 credits can be applied to the Classical Studies Minor.)
COMM 390 - Classical Rhetoric Credit(s): 3
GRE 301 - The Sacred Feminine: Goddesses and Mortal Women in Ancient Greece Credit(s): 3
HIST 342 - Ancient Greece Credit(s): 4
HIST 343 - Ancient Rome Credit(s): 4
PHRE 336 - Classical Greek Philosophy Credit(s): 3

Note:

Language courses at any level in the other (Latin or Greek) language sequence may apply to this minor by substitution. Seek the advice of your instructor.