University of Illinois Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 27 courses 120 total credits
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students must complete university, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Classics and Mediterranean Studies degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (p. 323) section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| Major Requirements | 28-31 credits |
| General Education and Electives to reach minimum Total Hours | 89-92 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
Major Requirements: Required Courses for All Students
Select one of the following: a
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CL 102 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
| CL 208 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| Total Major Requirements: Required Courses for All Students | 28-31 credits | |
Select one of the following: a
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CL 103 | Introduction to Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology | 3 |
| CL 204 | Greek Art and Archaeology | 3 |
| CL 205 | Roman Art and Archaeology | 3 |
Select one of the following: a
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CL 100 | Greek Civilization | 3 |
| CL 202 | Ancient Greece | 3 |
Select one of the following: a
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CL 101 | Roman Civilization | 3 |
| CL 203 | Ancient Rome | 3 |
| CL 398 | Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization | 1-3 |
Complete one of the following tracks:
Select one of the following (or the equivalent to be determined by examination):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 104 | Intermediate Arabic II | 4 |
| GKM 104 | Intermediate Modern Greek II | 4 |
| LAT 104 | Intermediate Latin II | 4 |
Program Requirements
Recommended Plan of Study: Language Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 160 | Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts | 3 |
| LAT 101 or ARAB 101 | Elementary Latin I or Elementary Arabic I | 4 |
| CL 100 or CL 202 | Greek Civilization or Ancient Greece | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
| LAT 102 or ARAB 102 | Elementary Latin II or Elementary Arabic II | 4 |
| CL 101 or CL 203 | Roman Civilization or Ancient Rome | 3 |
Second Year: Fall Semester
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