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Classics

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When you major or minor in Classics at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, you will acquire preparation that can key into any of the liberal arts, as well as provide enrichment for personal satisfaction. If you are interested in Pre-law, Pre-medicine, Education, or any of the sciences, or if you are a Business major aspiring to management, you are encouraged to consider the Classics offerings as electives.

Find out more about this program’s mission, vision, and learning outcomes.

Classics (BA)

This major provides you with key preparation for any of the liberal arts, as well as providing enrichment for personal satisfaction.

  • A minimum 49–50 credits are required for this major, including 25 upper-division credits.
  • You will choose one of two emphases in this major: cultural or language.
  • Because this is a student-designed major, you must work closely with your faculty advisor.
  • You must complete the degree requirements in effect when you are admitted to the major or minor.
  • Consider Classics courses as electives, if you are interested in Pre-law, Pre-medicine, Education, or are majoring in another program.

Classics or Latin Minor

  • A minimum of 33 credits are required for this minor, including 15 upper-division credits.
  • The Classics or Latin minor includes 10 credits of Core courses and 23 credits from additional approved courses.

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Apply for the Major or Minor

  • To apply for a major in Classics, you must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in all college work applicable to the BA degree, as well as a 2.5 GPA in 10 credits of coursework at SPU in Classics and/or Latin.
  • You may apply for a major or minor using the . 
  • You must complete all major or minor requirements in effect when you are accepted to the degree program.

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Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics

Learn more about the Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics Department, and see how a degree from this department can help you achieve your goals and make a difference in the world.

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