Degree Programs in Department of Classical Studies

• Gain hands-on experience through archaeological excavations, faculty research, study abroad, and conference presentations.
• Study the ancient Mediterranean through an interdisciplinary blend of history, archaeology, languages, literature, and culture.
• Build transferable analytical skills for graduate study and careers in museums, law, education, business, and more.

Students read Greek and Latin texts in their original languages while studying classical literature, culture, and history

Skills include translation, interpretation, evidence-based analysis, literary and historical research, writing, and discussion

Graduates pursue advanced study, scholarship, education, teaching, law, medicine, public service, research, and related fields

Students develop close reading, translation, analytical thinking, interpretation, research, and evidence-based argumentation skills

Coursework connects Greek language and literature with history, philosophy, religion, mythology, and daily life in the ancient world

The major and minor support pathways in classics, archaeology, history, philosophy, religious studies, law, education, museums, libraries, publishing, and research

• Read Roman authors in their original language to explore meaning through close textual analysis.
• Investigate the ancient world through literature, history, archaeology, and material culture.
• Discover Latin’s lasting influence on modern language, law, politics, education, and the arts.