Classics (2022 - 2024)

Major in Classics (Latin and Ancient Greek)

This major requires a total of ten 4-point courses (40 points). Students should note that courses in modern Greek language 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 intermediate two level (CLASS-UA 10 and CLASS-UA 6, respectively, or the equivalent) and at least one advanced course in both ancient Greek and Latin or two advanced courses in either one of these languages.

Major in Classical Civilization

This major requires a total of ten 4-point courses (40 points). Students should note that courses in modern Greek language 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 intermediate two level (CLASS-UA 10 or CLASS-UA 6, respectively, or the equivalent). Students must complete at least two language courses in residence at NYU.

Major in Classics and Art History (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 art history [Archaic and Classical Art: Greek and Etruscan (ARTH-UA 102), Hellenistic and Roman Art (ARTH-UA 103), plus 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.

Major in Classical Civilization and Hellenic Studies

This joint major offers the possibility of two different tracks. Both tracks require a total of ten 4-point courses (40 points). For a list of courses in Hellenic studies, see the Alexander S. Onassis Program in Hellenic Studies in this Bulletin. Track A requires ancient Greek through the full intermediate level (typically four 4-point courses), two 4-point courses from the offerings in classical civilization (below), and four 4-point courses offered through the Alexander S. Onassis Program in Hellenic Studies. Track B requires modern Greek through the full intermediate level (typically 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 (below). (Note: A student on Track B who is 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.)

Major in Anthropology and Classical Civilization

This interdepartmental major may follow one of two tracks, each requiring five 4-point courses (20 points) from the Department of Anthropology and five 4-point courses (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. For more detail and specific requirements, see under anthropology in this Bulletin.

Minor in Latin and Ancient Greek

This minor requires five 4-point courses (20 points) to be selected from the offerings of the department. (Courses in elementary languages, modern Greek language, 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 intermediate two level (CLASS-UA 6 or CLASS-UA 10, respectively). At least two of the required courses in ancient Greek or Latin must be taken in residence at NYU.

Minor in Classical Civilization

This minor requires five 4-point courses (20 points) to be selected from the department's offerings in Latin, ancient Greek, or classical civilization. (Courses in modern Greek language and Hellenic studies do not count toward completion of this minor.)

Policies for All Majors and Minors

No course with a grade below a C (2.0) can count toward any major or minor offered in this department. Courses taken Pass/Fail also do not count.

Honors Program

Students may receive a degree with honors in the classics or classical civilization majors. Honors recognition requires a 3.65 average overall, an average of 3.65 in all classics courses, completion of the fall Senior Honors Seminar (CLASS-UA 295), and completion of the spring Senior Honors Thesis (CLASS-UA 297) under the supervision of the student's chosen thesis supervisor. For more information, please consult the department’s website.