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 allows students to design major programs with broad exposure or more focused concentration in the fields of language and literature, art and archaeology, religion, and ancient history. Students may choose either language-based majors in Greek and Latin or a major in Classical Studies that is not language-based.
All major programs in the Department of Classical Studies require 30 credits of course work for students with a single major. Students will more than one major must have only 27 credits of course work for a major.
Greek or Latin courses may be used to satisfy the language proficiency requirement. However, Greek and Latin courses used to satisfy the language proficiency requirement of the School of the student's primary major many not be counted toward the major in Greek, Latin, or Classical Studies.
All students with a major in Greek, Latin, or Classical Studies must complete the capstone requirement. Ordinarily, a student can fulfill the capstone requirement by either writing an honors thesis or by successfully completing the Capstone Seminar (CLAS 490) in the fall semester of the senior year. Students who cannot satisfy the capstone requirement by these options should consult the faculty member in the department who acts as Undergraduate Advisor.
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 undergraduate major should be selected as follows:
Greek (GREK) A major in Greek consists of 30 credits in Greek, Latin, and Classics courses. Fifteen (15) credits must be in Greek at (or above) the 300 level, and six (6) of these 15 credits must be at (or above) the 400 level. The remaining fifteen (15) credits may be any combination of Greek (GREK), Latin (LATN), and/or Classics (CLAS) courses.
Latin (LATN) A major in Latin consists of 30 credits in Greek, Latin, and Classics courses. Fifteen (15) credits must be in Latin at (or above) the 300 level, and six (6) of these 15 credits must be at (or above) the 400 level. The remaining fifteen (15) credits may be any combination of Greek (GREK), Latin (LATN), and/or Classics (CLAS) courses.
Classical Studies (CLAS) The major consists of 30 credits in Greek, Latin, or Classics courses. Eighteen (18) credits must be at (or above) the 300 level, and nine (9) of these 18 credits must be at (or above) the 400 level.
CLASSICAL STUDIES MINORS
Students may choose either language-based minors in Greek and Latin or a minor in Classical Studies that is not language-based. Courses should be chosen as outlined below. Latin or Greek courses used to satisfy the foreign language requirement may not be counted toward the minor.
Greek (GREK): A minor in Greek consists of a minimum of 15 credits. Nine (9) credits must be in Greek at (or above) the 300 level, and three (3) of these must be at (or above) the 400 level. The remaining six (6) credits may be any combination of Greek (GREK), Latin (LATN), and/or Classics (CLAS) courses.
Latin (LATN): A minor in Latin consists of a minimum of 15 credits. Nine (9) credits must be in Latin at (or above) the 300 level, and three (3) of these must be at (or above) the 400 level. The remaining six (6) credits may be any combination of Greek (GREK), Latin (LATN), and/or Classics (CLAS) courses.
Classical Studies (CLAS): A minor in Classical Studies must include at least 15 credits in Greek, Latin, and/or Classics courses. Nine (9) credits must be at (or above) the 300 level; three (3) of these 9 credits must be at (or above) the 400 level. The remaining six (6) credits may be any combination of Greek (GREK), Latin (LATN), and/or Classics (CLAS) courses.
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.
