MAJORS

(1) Classics (Latin and ancient Greek): This major requires a total of 40 points of course work, to be selected from the departmental offerings (N.B., courses in modern Greek do not count toward completion of this major). The courses to be counted toward the major must include both ancient Greek and Latin through the full intermediate level (respectively V27.0010 and V27.0006 or the equivalents) and at least one advanced course in both ancient Greek and Latin or two advanced courses in either one of these languages.

(2) Classical civilization: This major requires a total of 40 points of course work, to be selected from the departmental offerings (N.B., courses in modern Greek do not count toward completion of this major). The courses to be counted toward the major must include either ancient Greek or Latin through the full intermediate level (respectively V27.0010 or V27.0006, or the equivalent; N.B., students must complete at least two language courses in residence at NYU).

(3) Classics and fine arts (with emphasis on archaeology): This interdepartmental major requires two years of college-level ancient Greek or Latin or the equivalent, and six  4-point courses in classical archaeology or fine arts (V43.0102, V43.0103, and four others selected from applicable courses, including those in Egyptian and Near Eastern art). This is a flexible major designed to accommodate special interests and requirements. Advanced-level courses in practical archaeology may be taken for credit.

(4) Classical civilization and anthropology: This interdepartmental major may follow one of two tracks, each requiring 20 points from the Department of Anthropology and 20 points from the Department of Classics. The first track focuses on archaeology and the second track on cultural anthropology. Specific course programs should be devised in consultation with the directors of undergraduate studies in both departments. Additional requirements may be found under Anthropology (14).

(5) Classical civilization and Hellenic studies: This major offers the possibility of two different tracks. Both tracks require a total of 40 points of course work. For a list of courses in Hellenic studies, see Alexander S. Onassis Program in Hellenic Studies (56).

Track A

Here, students concentrate in classical civilization. The major requires ancient Greek through the full intermediate level (four 4-point courses), two 4-point courses from the offerings in classical civilization, and four 4-point courses offered through the Alexander S. Onassis Program in Hellenic Studies.

Track B

This track requires modern Greek through the full intermediate level (four 4-point courses), two 4-point courses from the offerings of the Alexander S. Onassis Program in Hellenic Studies, and four 4-point courses from the offerings in classical civilization. (Note: A student already proficient through the first- or second-year level of modern Greek will take two or four courses in place of the first and/or second year of modern Greek, with the consent of the appropriate faculty.)

MINORS

(1) Latin and Greek: This minor requires 20 points of course work, to be selected from the offerings of the department (N.B., courses in modern Greek and Hellenic studies do not count toward completion of this minor). As part of this minor, students must take either Latin or ancient Greek at least through the full intermediate level (V27.0006 or V27.0010, respectively). At least two of the required courses in ancient Greek or Latin must be taken in residence at NYU.

(2) Classical civilization: This minor requires 20 points of course work, to be selected from the offerings in Latin, ancient Greek, or classical civilization (N.B., courses in modern Greek and Hellenic studies do not count toward completion of this minor).

HONORS PROGRAM

Students may receive a degree with honors in classics or classical civilization. Honors recognition requires a 3.65 average overall, an average of 3.65 in all classics courses, and a completed honors thesis, which may be written as part of Independent Study, V27.0997, 0998, for 4 points under the supervision of a departmental supervisor. For general requirements, please see under Honors and Awards.