BA in Classics with concentration in Latin

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA 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
LAT 104 or 105 (1st Semester Language (BA Second Language))25LAT 108 or 109 (2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language))5
Core 34: English (SGE)0103Core 34: English (SGE)0103
Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)0603Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)0303
Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)0503Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)0503
 14 14
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
LAT 112 or 113 (3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language))3LAT 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 310, or 375 (4th Semester Language (BA Second Language), Latin Language/Literature Requirement (1 of 5))33
Core 34: Communications (SGE)0203Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)0404-5
BA Quantitative Reasoning (QR)3BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE)1
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 Hours3
 15 17-18
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
Latin Language/Literature Requirement (2 of 5)33Latin Language/Literature Requirement (3 of 5)33
Classics Electives (1 of 4)13Classics Electives (2 of 4)13
Core 34: US Culture (SGE)0703Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3CLSX 148, 149, or 168 (Core 34: Global Culture (SGE))070**3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
Latin Language/Literature Requirement (4 of 5)33Latin Language/Literature Requirement (5 of 5)33
Classics Electives (3 of 4)13CLSX 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 510, 550, or 577 (Capstone Course, Classics Elective (4 of 4))13
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3
CLSX 171 or 384 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060**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

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.

2

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.

3

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

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.

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.