Program Overview

Latin Major

Overview

The Latin Major is a degree program that awards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. The program requires 35-44 hours to complete and consists of 11 courses.

Requirements

• At least five 3 or 4 credit hour courses in Latin beyond the elementary level.
  • These courses are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Latin language.
• At least two 3 or 4 credit hour Classics courses (i.e., courses in the Classics Department not designated as Greek or Latin language courses).
  • These courses offer students the opportunity to explore the broader context of ancient civilizations.
• At least two 3 or 4 credit hour courses that focus on ancient Greece and/or Rome offered by or cross-listed with other departments, including, but not limited to:
  • Art History
  • History
  • Philosophy

Prerequisites

• Latin 101 and Latin 102 or the equivalent.
• Equivalencies are determined by the department, including, but not limited to, AP credit, IB credit, and previous coursework in the ancient languages.