Classics (B.A.) Major Requirements
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours: 30+
"PR" indicates a pre-requisite. "CO" indicates a co-requisite.
Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu for more information.
Required Courses
Courses must be chosen from at least two different disciplines (CLAS, GREK, LATN, HIST, PHIL or ARTH, etc.).
One course selected from:
Greek Civilization (3) PR: None |
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Ancient Greece (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu) |
One course selected from:
Roman Civilization (3) PR: None |
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Ancient Rome (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu) |
Two 300-level courses totaling 6 credit hours selected from the list of Approved Classics Courses (see list below).
Classics Capstone
Research Seminar in Classics (3) PR: Junior/Senior standing; Classics program director and instructor permission. |
Select an additional 15 credit hours from the list of Approved Classics Courses with no more than 6 credit hours at the 100-level.
Approved Classics Courses:
Greek and Roman Art (3) PR: None |
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Greek Civilization (3) PR: None |
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Roman Civilization (3) PR: None |
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Classical Mythology (3) PR: None |
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Introduction to Classical Archaeology (3) PR: None |
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History of the Classical World (3) PR: None |
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Classical Greece (Travel Course) (3) PR: None |
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Bronze Age Greece (Travel Course) (3) PR: None |
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Field Methods in Classical Archaeology I (3) PR: None |
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Field Methods in Classical Archaeology II (3) PR: None |
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Images of Women in Classical Antiquity (3) PR: None |
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Ancient Epic (3) PR: None |
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Classical Drama: Tragedy (3) PR: None |
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Classical Drama: Comedy (3) PR: None |
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Satire (3) PR: None |
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The Romans in Cinema (3) PR: None |
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Special Topics (3) PR: None |
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Topics in Greek Literature (3) PR: Three credit hours in a CLAS 100-200 level course |
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Topics in Latin Literature (3) PR: Three credit hours in a CLAS 100-200 level course |
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Topics in Classical Civilization (3) PR: Three credit hours in a CLAS 100-200 level course |
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Greek Oratory (3) PR: GREK 202 |
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Greek Historiography (3) PR: GREK 202 |
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Greek Comedy (3) PR: GREK 202 |
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Greek Tragedy (3) PR: GREK 202 |
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Plato (3) PR: GREK 202 |
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Readings in Greek Literature: Prose (3) PR: GREK 202 |
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Special Topics (3) PR: GREK 202 |
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Seminar: Special Topics in Ancient Greek (3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Directed Reading (1-3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu) |
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Ancient Greece (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu) |
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Ancient Rome (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu) |
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Introduction to Latin Literature (3) PR: LATN 202 |
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Cicero (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Vergil (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Roman Historiography (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Roman Comedy (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Roman Satire (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Roman Biography (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Special Topics (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Seminar: Special Topics in Latin (3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Directed Readings (1-3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Teaching Latin in Elem. & Middle Schools (3) PR: None |
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History of Ancient Philosophy (3) PR: 3 credit hours in PHIL or instructor permission |
Note: *GREK 496 and *LATN 496 credit hours assigned will be determined by the nature and extent of the reading. Special topic courses in ARTH, CLAS, HIST, PHIL, and RELS will meet this requirement when the content focuses on Classics.
Notes:
- If the student has completed the equivalent of 202 in Greek or Latin, then credits earned in the other Classical language at the elementary and intermediate level (100-level and 200-level courses) will count toward the BA in Classics.
Classics Teacher Education Program (Grades PK-12)
Students interested in teacher certification in foreign language must complete both the Classics major (for Latin certification) and the foreign language education minor requirements. See the School of Education, Health and Human Performance section of this catalog for a listing of the required foreign language education minor courses.
After declaration of a major in Classics, students interested in teacher certification in foreign language must meet with the director of certification and clinical practice, School of Education, Health, and Human Performance, 843-953-5613. Students must take EDFS 201 during their sophomore year and apply for acceptance into this program no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. In addition to meeting with an assigned advisor in Classics, candidates in all languages must meet with Dr. Shawn Morrison, 404 J.C. Long Building, morrisonsh@cofc.edu, for additional information as soon as possible. Requirements include:
- admission to and successful completion of the approved Teacher Education Program
- passing score on the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching Test
- and the successful completion of the content major in Classics, with its specific course requirements and GPA requirements (see below).
In order to be admitted to the Clinical Internship (EDFS 460), candidates must have met the following requirements:
- Completion of all Classics course requirements for the Classics major in Education.
- 2.50 GPA in Classics courses
- 3.00 GPA in EDFS courses
- 2.50 overall GPA
When declaring teacher certification in Classics through the Program of Study Management System (POSM), students must first select "Declare or Add a Major" and then "Secondary Education Cognate" from the major list. Once this selection is made, a second menu box will appear with a list of the associated majors. Select the Classics major and follow the on-screen instructions.
Classics Education Major Requirements for Teacher Certification Minor
Credit Hours: 30+
Required Courses
One course selected from:
Greek Civilization (3) PR: None |
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Ancient Greece (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu) |
One course selected from:
Roman Civilization (3) PR: None |
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Ancient Rome (3) PR: One course in pre-modern history and one course in modern history from the list of approved courses satisfying the general education history requirement (see http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu) |
Complete 12 credit hours of Latin Language (LATN) 300-level courses:
Introduction to Latin Literature (3) PR: LATN 202 |
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Medieval Latin (3) PR: LATN 301 |
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Cicero (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Vergil (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Roman Historiography (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Roman Comedy (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Roman Satire (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Roman Biography (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
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Special Topics (3) PR: LATN 301 or instructor permission |
Select an additional 9 credit hours from the list of Approved Classics Courses (see list in major requirements).
Classics Capstone
Research Seminar in Classics (3) PR: Junior/Senior standing; Classics program director and instructor permission. |
