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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Classics BA - Classical Civilizations Concentration


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Course Requirements


Six Classics Electives (18 credits)


Minimum of 5 out of 6 courses must be at the 300/400 level. At least 1 course from each of the following categories: 

Total Credits Required for Major: 43


Additional Degree Requirements Include:


  • Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
  • Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120


Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements


Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall.

Curricular Plan


A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

First Year Fall


Total Credits: 14 or 15


First Year Spring


Total Credits: 15 or 16


Second Year Fall


Total Credits: 15


Second Year Spring


Total Credits: 16


Third Year Fall


  • CL 300 - 400 Elective: Lit & Culture Category Credits: 3
  • Communication Literacy 2 Credits: 3
  • Pathway Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15


Third Year Spring


  • CL 300 - 400 Elective: History Category Credits: 3
  • CL 300 - 400 Elective: Arch Category Credits: 3
  • Credits: 1
  • Pathway Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16


Fourth Year Fall


  • CL 300 - 400 Elective: Arch, History or Lit & Culture Category Credits: 3
  • CL 300 - 400 Elective: Arch, History or Lit & Culture Category Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15


Fourth Year Spring


Total Credits: 13


Total Credits Required: 120


Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.

Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:

  • Gain knowledge of the fundamental elements of Classics, through study of the languages, classes in Greek and Roman history, art and archaeology, and culture
  • Develop their ability to read and analyze texts closely, whether in translation or in the original language
  • Demonstrate their ability to write papers, drawing on research tools in the various subdisciplines - texts, documents, physical remains, scholarly articles and books, theoretical approaches, and digital tools
  • Understand the legacy of the Greek and Roman world, its historical importance in our own culture
  • Be encouraged to supplement classroom learning with experience abroad, whether as part of an archaeological expedition or study abroad program

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