Undergraduate programs
Undergraduate Advisor: Dr. Dennis P. Kehoe | email
Language Placement Coordinator: Dr. Lisa R. George | email
CLASSICAL STUDIES MAJORS
The Department of Classical Studies seeks to design major programs involving work in such diverse areas as language and literature, art and archaeology, religion, and history to meet the needs and interests of individual students. Students have the option of electing language-based majors in Greek and Latin, or non-language-based majors in Classical Studies. Students pursuing a language-based major are encouraged to select Classics courses that complement their language courses.
Greek or Latin courses used to satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement may not be counted toward the major.
Students interested in pursuing graduate study in Classics should consult with their departmental adviser about the undergraduate preparation needed for graduate school. (For information on the 4+1 M.A. program in Classics, see our Graduate Program page.) Courses for each type of major should be selected as follows:
Greek (CLAG) A major in Greek consists of 30 credits in Greek, Latin, and Classics courses (27 credits if the student has a double major), 15 of which must be in Greek at or above the 300 level.
Latin (CLAL) A major in Latin consists of 30 credits in Greek, Latin, and Classics courses (27 credits if the student has a double major), 15 of which must be in Latin at or above the 300 level.
Classical Studies (CLAS) The major consists of 30 credits in Greek, Latin, or Classics courses (27 credits if the student has a double major), with at least six credits at or above the 400 level. Students majoring in Classical Studies should, in consultation with their departmental adviser, choose their course work for the major to accommodate their individual interests. The courses taken for the major, however, should include one ancient history survey course (CLAS 100, 101, 302, 305, 309, or 331), one archaeological survey course (CLAS 316, 317, 318, or 319), one course in Greek or Latin literature in translation (CLAS 104, 306, or 406), and one course in ancient religion (CLAS 220, 314, 315, 320, or 322). With the approval of the department chair, other courses may be substituted for the specific courses listed here.
CLASSICAL STUDIES MINORS
Students who minor in Classical Studies should designate as an area of concentration one of the following: Greek, Latin, or Ancient Culture. Courses should then be chosen as outlined below. Latin or Greek courses used to satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement may not be counted toward the minor.
Greek (CLAG): A minor in Greek consists of a minimum of 15 credits including at least nine credits in Greek at or above the 300 level. A maximum of two courses in Latin or Classics may be included as part of the minor.
Latin (CLAL): A minor in Latin consists of a minimum of 15 credits including at least nine credits in Latin at or above the 300 level. A maximum of two courses in Greek or Classics may be included as part of the minor.
Ancient Culture (CLAC): A minor in Ancient Culture should include at least 15 credits in Greek, Latin, or Classics courses. Nine credits must be at or above the 300 level; of these nine, three must be at or above the 400 level.
CLASSICAL STUDIES GRANTS & AWARDS
The department offers a small number of grants to assist undergraduate majors who wish to participate in study abroad and summer programs in the classics. As part of the commencement ceremonies each year, the department gives at least three awards to graduating majors in recognition of outstanding work in classical studies.
SUMMER GRANTS : The department gives grants, typically ranging from $500 to $1000, to qualified undergraduate majors to help defray expenses associated with summer research or study in programs deemed appropriate by the department. To apply for such a grant, students should send a letter, outlining the project or program and a budget, to the department chair. There is no fixed deadline, but review of applications usually begins around March 15.
SENIOR PRIZES
Each year the department recognized outstanding senior majors. In addition to Departmental Honors and Senior Scholar recognitions for those completing work in the Honors Program of the university, the department awards the following senior prizes:
• The Judah Touro Medal, established in 1856, is one of the oldest academic prizes at Tulane University. It is awarded for excellence in the study of ancient history, Greek, Hebrew, or Latin.
• The George H. Terriberry Prize, was first awarded in 1924 and is named for a distinguished alumnus of Tulane University. This prize is awarded to an outstanding senior in the department.
• The Classical Studies Prize awarded for excellence in Latin, Greek, or the study of ancient history, culture or archaeology.
