Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Major in Ancient Mediterranean Studies
The Major in Ancient Mediterranean Studies Program offers students a grounding in the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world, Greece and Rome especially, but does not require reading knowledge of the original languages.
The requirements for the major are (10 courses in total):
- One Foundations in Ancient Mediterranean Studies course (4 credits) in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (for example, “Daily Life in Greece and Rome” or “Mediterranean Myths, Then & Now”).
- Six courses listed or cross-listed under AMS, GRK, or LAT (24 credits).
- Three courses in any aspect of ancient Mediterranean culture, history, language, literature, archaeology, philosophy, or art as approved by the Undergraduate Director (12 credits).
Please note that:
- No more than two introductory-level (100-level) courses shall count toward the major.
- Any course in which a student receives a grade of P or D shall not count toward the major.
- At least six courses must be taken at the 300-level or above. Students are advised to work with the Undergraduate Director when selecting courses.
- Teaching practica (e.g., AMS 391, GRK 391, LAT 391) shall not count toward the major.
- Students wishing to apply for graduate programs in Ancient Mediterranean Studies/Classics (Masters, MAT, PhD) need to work closely with the Undergraduate Director in creating a program of study supportive of postgraduate work.
Minor in Ancient Mediterranean Studies
The requirements for the minor in AMS are:
- One Foundations in Ancient Mediterranean Studies Course (4 credits)
- Five courses (20 credits), of which at least three must be listed under Ancient Mediterranean Studies (AMS), Greek (GRK) or Latin (LAT), with the remainder to be chosen from archaeology, ancient history, ancient philosophy, ancient art, ancient literature or other courses in Ancient Mediterranean Studies as approved by the Undergraduate Director.
Please note that:
- No more than two introductory-level (100-level) courses may be counted toward the minor.
- Three courses must be at the 300-level or above.
- Any course in which a student receives the grade of P or D shall not count toward the minor.
- Teaching practica (e.g., AMS391, GRK391, LAT391) shall not count toward the minor
Old Requirements (for students who signed up before Fall '24)
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Major in Classical Civilization
Classical Civilization is a flexible program, putting together studies of Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean history and culture and literature from various departments, including medieval and Near Eastern elements. It does not require Latin or Greek language study, though we always encourage it.
Requirements - Total of 10 Courses
(7 Courses) listed or cross-listed under Classical Studies (CLAS), Greek (GRK), or Latin (LAT).
(3 Courses) in archaeology, ancient history, ancient philosophy, ancient art, ancient literature or other courses in classical civilization approved by the Classics Studies undergraduate director.
NOTE: Not more than two introductory-level (100-level) courses may be counted toward the major. -
Minor in Classical Civilization
Six courses (24 credits), of which at least three must be listed under Ancient Mediterranean Studies (AMS), Greek (GRK), or Latin (LAT), with the remainder to be chosen from ancient archaeology, ancient history, ancient philosophy, ancient art, ancient literature or other courses in classical civilization approved by the undergraduate director. No more than two introductory-level (100-level) courses may be counted toward the minor, and three courses must be at the 300-level or above.
Hilary Becker
Associate Professor/Undergraduate Director AMS
Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies