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Classical Studies Minor

An undergraduate minor in classical studies consists of 24 credits of Latin (two years of Latin) and 16 credits of area classes selected from the list below.

Requirements

Language: 24 credits of Latin

Two years of Latin

Area Classes (16 credits)

ArH 352UAncient Greek Art and Architecture

4
ArH 353UAncient Roman and Etruscan Art and Architecture

4
Eng 317UGreek Mythology

4
Grk 330UAncient Epic: Glory and Memory

4
Grk 332UGods and Mortals: Harnessing the Divine

4
Grk 333UWomen in Ancient Greece

4
Grk 335UTragedy, Fate, and Fragility

4
Grk 336UAncient Laughter: Ridicule and the Absurd

4
Hst 309UThe Roman Republic

4
Hst 310UThe Roman Empire

4
Hst 315UHistory of Ancient Greece

4
Hst 316URoman History

4
Hst 415Topics in Greek History

4
Hst 416Topics in Roman History

4
JSt 311/Hst 311Introduction to the New Testament

4
JSt 378U/Hst 378UPagans, Christians and Jews

4
Lat 330URoman Culture

4
Lat 341URoman Literature in Translation

4
Phl 301UAncient Philosophy

4
TA 471Theater History: Periods and Topics

1-4

Total Credit Hours: 40

  • Twelve of the required 40 credits must be taken in residence at PSU.
  • All courses used to satisfy minor requirements must be graded C or higher. Students minoring in classical studies must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 in all courses used to satisfy the minor requirements.