Classical Civilizations ,Minor
Ancient Cultures, Classics, Greek, MYTHOLOGY, ROMAN, Western Civilization
"Where does that come from?" The answer is often: ancient Greece and Rome. Learn about ancient literature, art and thought, and discover insights into any major you pursue. Gain a deeper understanding of the present and a clearer vision for the future by studying the civilizations and wisdom of the past.
The minor program in classical civilization provides you with a solid grounding in ancient civilization and mythology, along with an interdisciplinary introduction to the ancient world as a whole. You add to this base by selecting from a wide variety of courses covering language, literature, art, philosophy, history and religion.
If you study abroad with the Dorrance Scholarship program, you can apply your experience to this minor.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in classical civilizations requires 15 credit hours, of which nine credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Academic credit received as part of study abroad programs may be used in this category. Speak with an academic advisor for more information.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Note: GRK electives cannot fulfill a requirement in more than one area.
Note: LAT electives cannot fulfill a requirement in more than one area.
Academic credit received as part of study abroad programs may be used in this category. Speak with an academic advisor for more information.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Note: GRK electives cannot fulfill a requirement in more than one area.
Note: LAT electives cannot fulfill a requirement in more than one area.
Academic credit received as part of study abroad programs may be used in this category. Speak with an academic advisor for more information.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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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 once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and 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 the study of classical civilizations to a program of study distinguishes students as having a deeper understanding of the roots of Western civilization, culture and history that serve them in just about any major or career they pursue.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 318
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
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