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Classics - Minor

Classics - Minor

The Classics minor is for students who wish to study classical antiquity both in terms of language and cultural studies.

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Minor in Classics

Kent State University's Minor in Classics provides students with a foundational understanding of the languages, literature, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. The program encourages exploration of classical texts and artifacts, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. This minor complements a variety of majors, enriching students' academic experience with insights into the origins of Western thought and culture. Graduates with this minor are well-prepared for careers in education, history, archaeology, and cultural heritage, or for further studies in related fields.

Program Information for Classics - Minor

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
CLAS 21404THE GREEK ACHIEVEMENT (DIVG) (KHUM) 3
CLAS 21405THE ROMAN ACHIEVEMENT (DIVG) (KHUM) 3
Classical Culture Upper-Division Electives, choose from the following:6
Any Classics (CLAS) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Any Greek (GRE) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Any Latin (LAT) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Classical Culture Elective, choose from the following:3
MCLS 30420
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURE STUDIES
Any Classics (CLAS) course (20000, 30000 or 40000 level)
Any Greek (GRE) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Any Latin (LAT) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Note

  • Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.
Admissions for Classics - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
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