MAJOR AND MINOR REQUIREMENTS

There are three different types of majors/minors:

LATIN:

Classical Languages

for the student interested in ancient languages & literature
(including the Bible)

majors =
22 credits in one classical language &
12 credits in the other &
4 credits in CLAS-labeled course on ancient civilization
40 total credits

minors =
20 credits in one classical language
OR
16 credits in one classical language &
4 credits in CLAS-labelled course on ancient civilization
20 total credits

Major in Classical Languages:

This is a major for students who want to read the fundamental texts of Greek and Roman antiquity in the original languages. Majors will learn the skills necessary for understanding the actual words of the epics of Homer, Plato’s philosophical dialogues, Vergil’s Aeneid, and the New Testament. In order to fulfill the requirements for a major in Classical Languages, a student will complete forty (40) credits of course work in Classics. These forty credits must include: twenty-two (22) credits of Latin or Greek, fourteen (14) of the other
language, and at least four (4) credits in Classical Studies (CLAS) courses. Study-abroad programs are available in Athens, Rome and elsewhere.

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Classical Languages Minor:

A minor consists of twenty (20) credits, of which sixteen (16) must be in either Latin or Greek, and at least four (4) in Classical Studies courses (CLAS).

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20 credits in Latin &
4 credits in EITHER CLAS 215 (Roman World) OR CLAS 250 (Myth)
24 total credits

30 credits in Latin &
8 credits in CLAS 215 (Roman Word) and CLAS 250 (Myth)
38 total credits

Latin Teaching Major:

The major is designed to lead students to linguistic competence and a well-rounded knowledge of Latin literature with emphasis upon the
skills of language acquisition and knowledge of the culture in which the language evolved. This major is for those seeking employment in primary or secondary education. It also provides a stimulating course of study for those simply interested in the language and culture of ancient Rome.
The major consists of thirty (30) credits of Latin. In addition, the student must take eight (8) credits in Classical Studies courses, specifically CLAS 215 Roman World and CLAS 250 Classical Mythology, as mandated by the State of Michigan, in order
to obtain certification. Students preparing to teach at the secondary level are advised that state certification requires both Education 384 and a number of education courses, available only through the Department of Education. These students must meet all requirements of the Department of Education upon being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, in addition to those of the language department.

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Latin Teaching Minor:

A minor consists of twenty-four (24) credits, of which twenty (20) must be in Latin, and four (4) in either CLAS 215 Roman World, or CLAS 250 Classical Mythology, although students are encouraged to take both since the State of Michigan requires teaching proficiency in both Roman culture and Roman mythology.

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Classical Studies Major:

A flexible major that provides a student with the opportunity to develop a well-coordinated, inter-disciplinary program in Classical
Literature, History and Thought. The required thirty-two (32) credits must include twelve (12) credits in an ancient language and twenty (20) credits of courses focused on the ancient world, of which at least twelve (12) must be listed or cross-listed as Classical Studies (CLAS). (More work in the ancient language may be substituted for
some of these CLAS courses.) The balance of credits may come from more CLAS courses or, in consultation with your Classics advisor, from courses focused on the ancient world, such as ART 109, IDS 171, and PHIL 230. It is possible to incorporate a Latin teaching minor within this major. Study-abroad programs are available in Athens, Rome and elsewhere.

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Classical Studies Minor:

A minor consists of twenty (20) credits, of which eight (8) must be in either Latin or Greek, and at least twelve (12) in Classical Studies courses, listed or cross-listed as CLAS.

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