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Academic Program

Academic Program

Greek, Latin, Ancient History, and Classical Studies may be a student's major or minor subject in either the Course or the Honors Program. Three of these tracks (Greek, Latin, and Ancient History) require advanced work in one of the original languages, while a major or minor in Classical Studies does not require but may include language study.

Acceptance into one of the majors is dependent on promising work in relevant courses (normally indicated by A's and B's). Normally students are permitted to apply one CR/NC course to their major or minor.  Majors and minors must normally take a majority of their credits in the department (ANCH/CLST/GREK/LATN). 

In Their Own Words

"Last summer, with financial support from Swarthmore, I went to Pompeii on an archaeological dig ..."
In Their Own Words

Alumni Reflections

"Now, I work in a scientific field, but I am thankful every day for my strong liberal arts background. It taught me to explore inner meaning, rather than taking things at face value ..."

Alumni Reflections