Classical Studies
The classical studies option, part of the General Studies Program, is designed for students who wish to obtain a broad understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman foundation of modern Western civilization. Greek and Latin language study is an important part of the program to aid comprehension of classical thought, literature, and history. The approach is interdisciplinary and flexible to allow students to pursue varied interests within a broad field.
• Offered at WSU: Bachelor of arts in humanities with a classical studies option, minor
• Available at: Pullman

Requirements and Core Courses
—Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a Classical Studies Option

Each student must complete (1) the general education requirements (GERs) and any additional requirements of the College of Liberal Arts, (2) 120 semester hours, which include 40 or more at the 300-400 level (18 hours must include Old World Civilizations, Introduction to Literary Criticism, World Art History, Arts of Native North America, Science in Western Civilization through Newton, The Early Middle Ages, 330-1050, and Classical Political Thought), (3) a second year (or its equivalent) of Greek or Latin language, which may be completed at the University of Idaho.

• Freshman Year:
Engl 101—Introductory Writing
GenEd 110 and 111—World Civilizations I and II
Math proficiency GER
Science GER
Biological sciences GER
Clas 101—Beginning Latin
or Clas 341—Elementary Greek
Communication proficiency GER
F A 201—World Art History

• Sophomore Year:
Two classical language electives
Hum 101—Humanities in the Ancient World
Physical sciences GER
Social sciences GER
Hist 341—Rome: Republic and Empire
Hum 103—Mythology
Phil 290—History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Approved 300-400 level elective

• Junior Year:
Classical language elective
Hist 340—Ancient Greece
Approved 300-400 level elective
300-400 level electives
Complete writing portfolio
Intercultural GER

• Senior Year:
Approved 300-400 level elective
300-400 level electives
Tier III GER
Electives

CLASSICAL STUDIES MINOR
Students wishing to minor in classical studies are required to take a minimum of 16 hours of course work, at least 8 of which are at the 300-level and above. Students are encouraged, but not required, to take a classical language.

NOTE: Students must meet course requirements outlined in the General Catalog to graduate.