BA in Classics with concentration in Greek

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

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 101 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing I)13ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing II)13
GRK 104 (1st Semester Language (BA Second Language))5GRK 108 (2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language))5
Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking (consider CLSX course)33Goal 1.2 Quantitative Reasoning3
Goal 3 Arts and Humanities (consider CLSX course)33Goal 3 Social Science (consider CLSX course)33
 14 14
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
GRK 301, 302, or 303 (3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language), Greek Language/Literature Requirement (1 of 5))43GRK 310 or 312 (4th Semester Language (BA Second Language), Greek Language/Literature Requirement (2 of 5))43
Classics Electives (1 of 4)53Classics Electives (2 of 4)53
Goal 2.2 Communication (consider CLSX course)33Goal 3 Natural Science3
BA Quantitative Reasoning (QR)3BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE)1
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours61Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
 16 16
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
Greek Language/Literature Requirement (3 of 5)43Greek Language/Literature Requirement (4 of 5)43
Classics Electives (3 of 4)53Goal 4.2 Global Awareness (consider CLSX course)33
Goal 4.1 US Diversity3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
Greek Language/Literature Requirement (5 of 5)43CLSX 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 510, 550, or 577 (Goal 6 Integration and Creativity, Classics Elective (4 of 4))53
Goal 5 Social Responsibility and Ethics (consider CLSX course)33Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
 15 15
Total Hours 120
1

The BA requires completion of two courses of collegiate-level writing instruction. Students who test out of Composition will still need to complete ENGL 102 (or equivalent) and one additional Goal 2.1 course.

2

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

3

It is possible to overlap your KU Core Courses with Classics major requirements; see below for all options. Your advisor can help you create a degree plan that maximizes your choices.

4

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

5

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.

6

Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through KU core, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours.  Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study.  Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor. 

KU Core Options within the department

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.


The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal. However, overlap of a KU Core course with a major or degree-specific requirement is allowed. Overlapping is recommended to allow more opportunities to explore other majors and/or minors.