Classics ,Minor
Ancient Cultures, Ancient Greek, Civilizations, Greek, Latin, Western Civilization
Scratch the surface of the modern world, and you'll find antiquity: the ancient Greek and Latin languages, myths and gods, literature, art and thought. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the present and a clearer vision for the future by studying the language, civilizations and wisdom of the past.
The minor program in classics provides a solid grounding in the language and literature of Greek and Roman antiquity, along with an interdisciplinary introduction to the ancient world as a whole. To add to this base, students may choose from a wide variety of courses covering language, literature, art, philosophy, history, mythology and religion.
Students who complete study abroad with the Dorrance Scholarship program can apply their experience to this minor.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in classics requires 18-20 credit hours of courses detailed below. At least 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six credit hours must be completed in residence at ASU. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
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| Required Language - Greek or Latin | ||
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GRK 301 repeatable for credit
GRK 302 repeatable for credit
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LAT 421 repeatable for credit
Take six credits from either the Greek or Latin track. Any six or more credits of the following will count: GRK 201, 301, 302, independent study taught in Greek or LAT 201, 202, 421, or independent study taught in Latin.
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
| Culture | ||
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6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
| Classics Electives | ||
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6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BA in international letters and cultures (classical civilization); BA in international letters and cultures (classics)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Some of the most popular career fields among classics students are education, law, the nonprofit sector, medicine and business, according to a survey of more than 600 classics students published in The Classical Journal. Adding a classics minor to a student's program of study distinguishes them as having the advanced analytical reading and communication skills that come from studying Latin or ancient Greek, plus a deeper understanding of the roots of Western civilization, culture and history.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 318
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
