BA with a Major in Classical Studies
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students must complete university, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Classics and Mediterranean Studies degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summary of Requirements | ||
| Major Requirements | 28-31 | |
| General Education and Electives to reach minimum Total Hours | 89-92 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
General Education
See General Education and Writing-in-the-Discipline in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for information on meeting these requirements.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses for All Students | ||
| Select one of the following: a | 3 | |
| Introduction to Classical Literature b,c | ||
| Classical Mythology c,d | ||
| Select one of the following: a | 3 | |
| Introduction to Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology b,c | ||
| Greek Art and Archaeology b,c | ||
| Roman Art and Archaeology b,c | ||
| Select one of the following: a | 3 | |
| Greek Civilization b,c | ||
| Ancient Greece c,e | ||
| Select one of the following: a | 3 | |
| Roman Civilization c | ||
| Ancient Rome c,e | ||
| CL 398 | Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization f | 1-3 |
| Complete one of the following tracks: | 15-16 | |
| Language Track (16 hours) | ||
| Select one of the following (or the equivalent to be determined by examination): | ||
| Intermediate Arabic II | ||
| Intermediate Modern Greek II | ||
| Intermediate Latin II | ||
| Four additional courses in Arabic, Classics, Latin, or Modern Greek at the 200, 300, or 400 levels. At least one course must be at the 300 level or above. | ||
| Culture Track (15 hours) | ||
| Five additional courses in Arabic, Classics, Latin, or Modern Greek at the 200, 300, or 400 levels. At least one course must be at the 300 level or above. g | ||
| Total Hours | 28-31 | |
- a
At least one of these four requirements must be satisfied with a course at the 200 level.
- b
Fulfills the Understanding the Creative Arts General Education category.
- c
Fulfills the Understanding the Past General Education category.
- d
Fulfills the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education Category.
- e
Fulfills the Understanding World Cultures General Education category.
- f
CL 398 fulfills the Writing-in-the-Discipline requirement. Prior to registration, students will discuss with faculty to determine the appropriate number of hours for their project.
- g
Students may count one 100-level language course in ARAB, GKM, or LAT toward this elective requirement.
No more than 9 hours of the major may be chosen from the following courses that are cross-listed with Classics:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| HIST 202 | Ancient Greece | 3 |
| HIST 203 | Ancient Rome | 3 |
| HIST 401 | Topics in Greek History | 3-4 |
| PHIL 120 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 220 | Ancient Philosophy I: Plato and His Predecessors | 3 |
| PHIL 221 | Ancient Philosophy II: Aristotle and His Successors | 3 |
Recommended Plan of Study
Language Track
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 160 | Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning Requirement course | 3-5 | |
| LAT 101 |
Elementary Latin I or Elementary Arabic I or Elementary Modern Greek I |
4 |
| CL 100 or CL 202 |
Greek Civilization a or Ancient Greece |
3 |
| Hours | 13-15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
| LAT 102 |
Elementary Latin II or Elementary Arabic II or Elementary Modern Greek II |
4 |
| CL 101 or CL 203 |
Roman Civilization or Ancient Rome |
3 |
| General Education Requirement course | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CL 102 or CL 208 |
Introduction to Classical Literature or Classical Mythology |
3 |
| CL 103 |
Introduction to Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology or Greek Art and Archaeology or Roman Art and Archaeology |
3 |
| LAT 103 |
Intermediate Latin I or Intermediate Arabic I or Intermediate Modern Greek I |
4 |
| General Education Requirement course | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| LAT 104 |
Intermediate Latin II or Intermediate Arabic II or Intermediate Modern Greek II |
4 |
| General Education Requirement course | 3-5 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3 | |
| Hours | 13-15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3-5 | |
| General Education Requirement course/Elective | 3-5 | |
| Electives | 6-9 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement course/Elective | 3-5 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CL 398 | Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization | 1-3 |
| Electives | 12-14 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Culture Track
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 160 | Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning Requirement course | 3-5 | |
| Foreign Language I | 4 | |
| CL 100 or CL 202 |
Greek Civilization a or Ancient Greece |
3 |
| Hours | 13-15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
| Foreign Language II | 4 | |
| CL 101 or CL 203 |
Roman Civilization or Ancient Rome |
3 |
| General Education Requirement course | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CL 102 or CL 208 |
Introduction to Classical Literature or Classical Mythology |
3 |
| CL 103 |
Introduction to Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology or Greek Art and Archaeology or Roman Art and Archaeology |
3 |
| Foreign Language III | 4 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| Foreign Language IV | 4 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3-5 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement course | 3-5 | |
| General Education Requirement course/Elective | 3-5 | |
| Electives | 6-9 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement course/Elective | 3-5 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Major Elective b | 3 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CL 398 | Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization | 1-3 |
| Electives | 9-11 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |