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Department of Classical Studies

Departmental Honors

Students on Summer 2020, Fall 2020, or Spring 2021 requirements CLAS-HON

The honors program in Classical Studies offers talented students the intellectual challenge of independent research on any aspect of the ancient world—literature, art, architecture, history, or culture. Through this program, the Department of Classical Studies recognizes the academic achievements of its outstanding students.

Requirements

  1. Reading for Honors. One (1) course:
    • CLAS-C 399 Reading for Honors
    • CLAS-C 499 Reading for Honors
  2. Thesis. Successfully complete an honors thesis, or equivalent project, under the supervision of a committee of two faculty members.
  3. Major GPA. Honors candidates must maintain a minimum 3.500 GPA in the Classical Studies major.
  4. GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
    1. Students must have a College GPA of 3.300 or higher to qualify for admission to a Departmental Honors program and to receive Departmental Honors. Units may set a higher College GPA.
    2. Units establish additional criteria, including admissions procedures, academic performance standards, and whether there are required courses, papers, or projects.
    3. Students who wish to earn honors in two different units must complete a distinct body of work for each honors notation.

Exceptions to and substitutions for honors requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.