The minor is designed for students who wish to become familiar with Classical cultures and broaden their knowledge of the foundations of Western civilization. It is especially relevant to students who are studying other areas of the humanities such as English, languages, comparative literature, history, art history, philosophy, or religious studies. The requirements of the minor provide flexibility so students can choose courses that are relevant to their primary interests.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum grade of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
Classics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS 250 | Classical Mythology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| The Legacy of Greece and Rome (Mason Core) | ||
| Greek and Roman Epic (Mason Core) | ||
| Greek and Roman Tragedy (Mason Core) | ||
| Greek and Roman Comedy (Mason Core) | ||
| Greek and Roman Novels (Mason Core) | ||
| Topics in Classical Literature and Culture | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Classical History
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Classical Greece | ||
| Classical Rome | ||
| Topics in European History (when the topic deals with antiquity) | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Classical Art History or Classical Philosophy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Greek Art and Archaeology (Mason Core) | ||
| Roman Art and Archaeology (Mason Core) | ||
| Early Christian and Byzantine Art (Mason Core) | ||
| Special Topics in the History of Art (when the topic is relevant to Classical art history) | ||
| Advanced Studies in Ancient Art (Mason Core) | ||
| History of Western Philosophy: Ancient | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose electives from the following: | 6 | |
Any course above not used to fulfill another requirement for the minor. | ||
| From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra: The Hellenistic World (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |