Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

Classical Studies Certificate


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The certificate program in classical studies is designed for the traditional and non-traditional student who wants to acquire a solid foundation in the Greco-Roman world and its legacy. Students must either have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or be in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree at The University of Tulsa.

Learning Outcomes


Students who complete the certificate in classical studies will:

  1. Demonstrate broad knowledge of the civilizations of Classical Antiquity.
  • Identify key ideas, individuals, groups, events, and/or artifacts from classical antiquity.
  • Recognize and demonstrate understanding of the diverse peoples, attitudes, beliefs, and/or values of classical antiquity.
  • Analyze the significance of classical civilizations within their own and/or later historical contexts.

   2. Analyze literary and/or material evidence from Classical Antiquity.

  • Evaluate texts, works of art, and/or other artifacts of classical antiquity.
  • Identify and examine a central question or questions posed by an ancient source or sources.
  • Compose a sound interpretation and/or argument based on ancient sources and/or modern scholarship.

Classical Studies Requirements (21 hours)


Students must complete 21 hours of approved coursework, with a minimum of 12 hours at the 3000-level or above. Students must choose one of the following two tracks:

Track I: Classical Civilization


Students must complete 21 hours of approved coursework from Area I: Classical Civilization.  Students must take at least one course from two separate disciplines; the remaining courses may be elected in any combination.

Track II: Civilization and Languages


Students must complete 21 hours of approved coursework (or 18 hours for students who complete the equivalent of 6 semesters of Greek or Latin).  Students must take at least one course from Area I: Classical Civilization and Area II: Classical Languages; the remaining courses may be elected in any combination. Students who have taken Greek or Latin to fulfill the college language requirement will not be required to take a course from Area II; however, only  and  or  and  will count toward the credit hours required for the certificate.

Area II: Classical Languages


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