Classics, Minor
Pair the classics minor with almost any major and gain a perspective few classmates share. Read everything from sprawling epics to tiny insult poems and learn from some of the greatest writers of all time how to construct a compelling argument.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Classics minor description
The minor program in classics provides a solid grounding in the language and literature of Greek and Roman antiquity, along with an interdisciplinary introduction to the ancient world as a whole. To add to this base, you may choose from a wide variety of courses covering language, literature, art, philosophy, history, mythology and religion.
If you complete study abroad with the Dorrance Scholarship program, you can apply your experience to this minor.
Why earn a classics minor at ASU?
Study classics within a department connected to literatures and cultures across the world. Beyond the classroom, you can join Solis Diaboli, one of the most active academic student clubs, for "swords and sandals" movie nights and ancient costumes.
You can also work toward Eta Sigma Phi, the national classics honor society, which you become eligible to join after completing certain courses.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in classics requires 18-20 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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GRK 301 repeatable for credit
GRK 302 is repeatable for credit. LAT 421 is repeatable for credit. Take six credits from either the Greek or Latin track. Any six or more credits of the following will count: GRK 201, 301, 302, independent study taught in Greek or LAT 201, 202, 421, or independent study taught in Latin.
6 - 8 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 - 8 |
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6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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6 credit hours
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grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BA in international letters and cultures (classical civilization); BA in international letters and cultures (classics)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this classics minor prepares you for
Some of the most popular career fields among classics students are education, law, the nonprofit sector, medicine and business, according to a survey of more than 600 classics students published in The Classical Journal. Adding a classics minor to a student's program of study distinguishes them as having the advanced analytical reading and communication skills that come from studying Latin or ancient Greek, plus a deeper understanding of the roots of Western civilization, culture and history.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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DH 318
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
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