About this program

The Minor in Classics invites you to explore ancient cultures through language, literature, and art. You will start with two lower‑division courses in Classics, Latin, Greek, or Classical Archaeology. Then you will choose three upper‑division courses in areas like ancient Greek or Roman literature or art and archaeology. You will sharpen your skills in critical reading and cultural insight.

Program Curriculum and Requirements

Program Scope

Minor in Classics  — 15 units

A minimum of 6 upper-division units are required to complete the minor.

All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Discovery (6 units)

Select two lower-division courses from the CLAS, CLAR, GRE or LATN prefixes.

Survey (9 units)

Select Three:

CodeTitleUnits
CLAS 410/HUM 401Ancient Greek Literature3
CLAS 415/HUM 402Ancient Roman Literature3
CLAR 420/ANTH 424/ARTH 401/M S 420Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece3
CLAR/ANTH 425/ARTH 402/M S 425Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome3

 

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