Classical Studies, B.A. < UNC Greensboro
Classical Studies, B.A.
The Department offers a B.A. in Classical Studies, with four distinct concentrations in Classical Language and Literature, Classical Civilization, Classical Archaeology, and Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations. All four concentrations offer a broad liberal arts experience that provides an excellent foundation for a variety of careers including law, business, government, journalism, and teaching.
The Classical Language and Literature concentration is designed to ensure a solid preparation in the chosen language and to acquaint students with those works that form the origin of European literature, history, and philosophy. This concentration prepares students for graduate work in the Classical languages and literature and for secondary school language teaching.
The Classical Civilization concentration provides a solid and wide-ranging background for understanding the origin and development of our Western ideas, values, languages, institutions, attitudes, and art. The Classical Civilization concentration is an excellent major for Prelaw students, who should choose courses on Roman civilization (e.g.
CCI 101
), Roman law (
CCI 350
), and Latin to fulfill major requirements. It is also an excellent second major for those interested in any area of primary or secondary school teaching those who want the flexibility to curate their own topical, thematic, or cultural focus.
The Classical Archaeology concentration explores the material culture of the Mediterranean with a focus on the Greeks and Romans, but with classes also engaging with the archaeology of Egypt, the Near East and Mesopotamia. Students wishing to pursue graduate work in Classical Archaeology should select this track as it provides a solid foundation in the art and archaeology of the ancient world and includes Greek or Latin language classes which are required for entrance into a graduate level archaeology program.
The fully online Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations concentration prepares students for exciting job opportunities by creating a strong foundation in the humanities and cultivating a life-long intellectual curiosity and its related skills: oral and written communication, critical thinking and information literacy.
The Classical Studies, B.A., Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations concentration is available only in an
online format
Overall Requirements
120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level.
Minimum 33 credits distributed as follows in one of the three possible concentrations. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA for courses in the major, and a minimum of 9 credits at the 300 level or above.
Degree Program Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
University Requirements
General Education Requirements (MAC)
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC)
Major Requirements
Select one of the concentrations as detailed following the major requirements.
Classical Language and Literature
Classical Civilization
Classical Archaeology
Electives
Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for degree.
Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Core Courses
12
CCI 100
The Greeks
CCI 101
The Romans
CCI 205
Greek Mythology
CCI 490
Seminar in Classical Studies
Select 9 hours from any CCI course at the 100 or 200 level
Select 12 hours from any CCI course at the 300 level or above
**
12
In addition to the Core Courses. No more than 3 credit hours in
CCI 105
and/or
CCI 108
and/or
CCI 117
may be counted. Latin and/or Greek courses may count towards the major in consultation with the department.
**
No more than 6 credits in
CCI 401
and/or
CCI 450
and/or
CCI 455
may be counted.
CCI 493
may not be used to satisfy this requirement. Latin and/or Greek courses may count towards the major in consultation with the department.
Classical Language and Literature Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Required
CCI 100
The Greeks
CCI 101
The Romans
CCI 211
Introduction to Greek Archaeology
or
CCI 212
Introduction to Roman Archaeology
Select 12 credits in one language at the 200-level or above from the following:
12
Greek
Latin
Select 6 credits in Literature and Culture from the following:
CCI 205
Greek Mythology
CCI 207
Ancient Sports and Society
CCI 209
The Classical Art of Influence and Persuasion
CCI 215
The Archaeology of Pompeii: A City Frozen in Time
CCI 216
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
CCI 223
Classical Tragedy
CCI 224
Classical Comedy
CCI 225
Speaking of Murder: Greek Tragedy in Performance
CCI 240
Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Warfare in Antiquity
CCI 312
The Art and Archaeology of Egypt
CCI 313
Archaeology of the Aegean
CCI 314
Ancient Cities
CCI 323
The World of Alexander the Great
CCI 327
Constantine, Crisis, and the Remaking of Rome
CCI 328
Spin, Opinion, Lies and the Caesars
CCI 329
Gates of Horn and Ivory: Dreaming in the Ancient World
CCI 330
The Distaff Side: Women in Antiquity
CCI 331
Cuts, Curses, and Cesareans: An Introduction to Ancient Medicine
CCI 332
Comparative Studies in World Epics
CCI 333
Comparative Studies in World Drama
CCI 336
Language Change
CCI 340
Ancient Cosmology
CCI 350
Love, Life, and the Law in Ancient Rome
CCI 354
The Roman Republic 509 - 44 BCE
CCI 355
Roman Empire 44 BC - 337 AD
CCI 401
Archaeological Practicum
CCI 402
History of Latin Literature
CCI 407
Roman Myth and Legend
CCI 450
Internship in Classical Studies
CCI 455
UNCG in Rome
Select 3 credits in any CCI, GRK, or LAT course at the 300 level or above
**
Select 3 credits in any 400-level CCI course from the following:
CCI 402
History of Latin Literature
CCI 405
Advanced Studies in Mythology
CCI 412
The Archaeology of Roman Daily Life
CCI 467
Color in the Ancient World
CCI 475
Ritual, Death, and Religion
CCI 490
Seminar in Classical Studies
No more than 6 credits in
CCI 401
and/or
CCI 450
and/or
CCI 455
may be counted toward the major in Classical Studies.
**
In addition to any 300-level courses taken in the other categories.
CCI 493
cannot be used to meet this requirement.
Classical Civilization Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Core Courses
12
CCI 100
The Greeks
CCI 101
The Romans
CCI 211
Introduction to Greek Archaeology
CCI 212
Introduction to Roman Archaeology
Select 6 hours from any CCI, GRK, or LAT course at the 100 or 200 level
Select 12 hours from any CCI, GRK, or LAT course at the 300 level or above
**
12
Select 3 credits in any 400 level course from the following:
CCI 402
History of Latin Literature
CCI 405
Advanced Studies in Mythology
CCI 412
The Archaeology of Roman Daily Life
CCI 467
Color in the Ancient World
CCI 475
Ritual, Death, and Religion
CCI 490
Seminar in Classical Studies
In addition to the Core Courses. No more than 3 credit hours in
CCI 105
and/or
CCI 108
and/or
CCI 117
may be counted.
**
No more than 6 credits in
CCI 401
and/or
CCI 450
and/or
CCI 455
may be counted.
CCI 493
may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
Classical Archaeology Concentration Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Core Courses
CCI 100
The Greeks
or
CCI 101
The Romans
CCI 211
Introduction to Greek Archaeology
CCI 212
Introduction to Roman Archaeology
Select 3 credits in either Greek or Latin at or above the 204 level
Select 9 credits in Material Culture from the following:
CCI 215
The Archaeology of Pompeii: A City Frozen in Time
CCI 216
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
CCI 312
The Art and Archaeology of Egypt
CCI 313
Archaeology of the Aegean
CCI 314
Ancient Cities
Select 3 credits in Literature and Culture from the following:
CCI 205
Greek Mythology
CCI 207
Ancient Sports and Society
CCI 209
The Classical Art of Influence and Persuasion
CCI 223
Classical Tragedy
CCI 224
Classical Comedy
CCI 225
Speaking of Murder: Greek Tragedy in Performance
CCI 240
Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Warfare in Antiquity
CCI 323
The World of Alexander the Great
CCI 327
Constantine, Crisis, and the Remaking of Rome
CCI 328
Spin, Opinion, Lies and the Caesars
CCI 329
Gates of Horn and Ivory: Dreaming in the Ancient World
CCI 330
The Distaff Side: Women in Antiquity
CCI 331
Cuts, Curses, and Cesareans: An Introduction to Ancient Medicine
CCI 332
Comparative Studies in World Epics
CCI 333
Comparative Studies in World Drama
CCI 336
Language Change
CCI 340
Ancient Cosmology
CCI 350
Love, Life, and the Law in Ancient Rome
CCI 354
The Roman Republic 509 - 44 BCE
CCI 355
Roman Empire 44 BC - 337 AD
CCI 401
Archaeological Practicum
CCI 450
Internship in Classical Studies
CCI 455
UNCG in Rome
Select 6 credits in any CCI, GRK, or LAT course at the 300 level or above
**
Select 3 credits in any 400-level CCI course from the following:
CCI 402
History of Latin Literature
CCI 405
Advanced Studies in Mythology
CCI 412
The Archaeology of Roman Daily Life
CCI 467
Color in the Ancient World
CCI 475
Ritual, Death, and Religion
CCI 490
Seminar in Classical Studies
No more than 6 credits in
CCI 401
and/or
CCI 450
and/or
CCI 455
may be counted toward the major in Classical Studies.
**
In addition to any 300-level courses taken in other categories.
CCI 493
may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
Disciplinary Honors in Classical Studies
Requirements
A minimum of 15 credit hours as defined below.
A UNC Greensboro GPA of 3.30 or higher at graduation
A grade of at least 3.0 (B) in all work used to satisfy the Honors requirements in Classical Studies
Course List
Code
Title
Credit Hours
Required
HSS 490
Senior Honors Project
12 credit hours of Honors work in CCI, GRK, and/or LAT courses
12
Must be above the 100 level with at least 6 credits at the 300 level or above.
Recognition
The designation “Completed Disciplinary Honors in Classical Studies” and the title of the Senior Honors Project will be printed on the student’s official transcript.
Honors Advisor
Contact Jonathan Zarecki at jpzareck@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Classical Studies. The Classical Studies minor is available in both on-campus and online formats.
To apply:
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