BGS in Classics with concentration in Latin

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BGS in Classics with a concentration in Latin. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34 Goals, please visit the KU Core 34 page.

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
Core 34: English (SGE)0103Core 34: English (SGE)0103
LAT 104 or 10515LAT 108 or 10915
Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)0503Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)0303
Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)0603Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)0503
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 
 15 14
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
LAT 112 or 1133Latin Language/Literature (1 of 5)23
Core 34: Communications (SGE)0203Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)0404-5
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
 15 16-17
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
Latin Language/Literature (2 of 5)23CLSX 148, 149, or 168 (Core 34: Global Culture (SGE))070**3
Classics Elective (1 of 4)33Latin Language/Literature (3 of 5)23
Core 34: US Culture (SGE)0703Classics Electives (2 of 4)43
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
CLSX 171 or 384 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060**3Latin Language/Literature (5 of 5)23
Latin Language/Literature (4 of 5)23CLSX 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 510, 550, or 577 (Capstone, Classics Elective (4 of 4))33
Classics Electives (3 of 4)43Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
BGS Career Course (BGSC)3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
 15 15
Total Hours 120-121
1

If you have previous training in Latin, please speak to an undergraduate advisor in Classics as soon as possible, so that you can be placed in the correct language class.

2

15 hours of Latin Language and/or literature (prefix course code - LAT) courses at the 300-level or above required

3

12 hours of additional courses in Classics or related subjects required.  This can include any course in the Classics department (course prefix codes - LAT, GRK, or CLSX).  Related courses from other departments may be substituted but require written permission from the Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Please note:

All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.

Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study.  Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.

Notes:

*  - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education.  If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.

**  - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course.  This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.

***  - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course.  This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course.  If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.