Classical Studies Major

Program Director: Valentina DeNardis, Ph.D.
Office Location: Saint Augustine Center Rm. 304
Telephone: (610) 519-6165
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The Classical Studies Program explores the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, from the beginnings of Greek civilization to the fall of the Roman empire. Our program is interdisciplinary, embracing the study of classical languages, literatures, history, art and archaeology, philosophy and religion. The program offers courses which may satisfy requirements for the Core Curriculum of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

PRIMARY MAJOR (122 credits)

Required Major Courses (30 credits)

The major requires 10 courses and at least 30 credits.

Required Courses:

  • Select one course of three or more credits: GRK 1000:9999 or LAT 1000:9999 (3 cr)
  • Select eight courses of three or more credits from among the following: AAH 1101, CLA 1000:9999, GRK 1000:9999, LAT 1000:9999, or any course with the CLST attribute (24 cr)
  • CLA 6001: Senior Classics Capstone (3 cr)

Core Curriculum Requirements (44 credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Mathematics or Statistics (1 course)  +
3
Natural Science (2 courses with laboratory)  +
8
Literature and Writing Seminar (1 course)  +
3
History (1 course)   +
3
Social Sciences (2 courses)  +
6
Fine Arts (1 course)  +
3
Upper-Level Theology (1 course)  +
3
Language Requirement  +
Diversity Requirement (2 courses)  +
Sub-Total Credits
44

Free Elective Requirement (48 credits)

Students with a Classical Studies primary major have forty-eight (48) required free elective credits. 

Degree Credit Summary

  • Major Credits: 30 credits
  • Core Credits: 44 credits
  • Free Electives Credits: 48 credits
  • Total Required Credits: 122 Credits

Note: The above credit totals are based on the minimum number of required credits in each degree area. The minimum number of required credits in each area listed above must be met. Credits taken beyond the required minimum for one area may not be applied to another area. 

SECONDARY MAJOR

Students who declare classical studies as a secondary major must complete the Required Major Courses to achieve this major. Students are able to count any eligible course taken in their primary major, the core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives toward these requirements. 

FIVE YEAR B.A./M.A PROGRAM

The five-year B.A./M.A. program allows exceptional students to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree with a focus in Classical Studies in five years. In the last year of undergraduate study students take three graduate courses that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Total Credits:
30

 

Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Summer 2024 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived catalog available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

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Program

Type

Bachelor of Arts

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