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Classical Civilizations, Minor

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Classical Civilizations, Minor

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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.
Description ▲

The minor program in classical civilization provides a solid grounding in ancient civilization and mythology, along with an interdisciplinary introduction to the ancient world as a whole. Students add to this base by selecting from a wide variety of courses covering language, literature, art, philosophy, history and religion.

Students who study abroad with the Dorrance Scholarship program can apply their experience to this minor.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The minor requires 15 credit hours of courses detailed below. At least nine 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.
Mythology and Classics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Culture Core (choose two)
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Classical Civilizations Electives
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

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.
Career opportunities▲

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.
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