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Classics Major: Sample 4-Year Plans

Classics majors can adjust their area of emphasis by the courses they choose to take 鈥� some majors can choose to emphasize culture courses (CLAS prefix), while other majors can choose to emphasize language courses (LATN or GREK prefixes). Majors should consult with their Classics advisor or professor about tracing their path through the major based on their interests, career plans, or post-Truman goals.


The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

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Sample Four Year Plan: Classics (BA), Plan 1: Focus on Language

Plan 1 is designed for students focusing on gaining language proficiency, especially those preparing to attend Classics graduate school.聽 Plan 2 focuses on culture/in-translation courses.

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- LATN 150: Elementary Latin I (3 cr), OR GREK 100: Elementary Classical Greek I (3 cr) (or higher by placement)
- CLAS 261: Greek Literature in Translation (3 cr), OR CLAS 262: Roman Literature in Translation (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- LATN 151: Elementary Latin II (3 cr), OR GREK 101: Elementary Classical Greek II (3 cr) (or higher by placement)
- CLAS 342: Greek Civilization (3 cr), OR CLAS 352: Roman Civilization (3 cr), OR other CLAS (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6-9 cr)

Semester 3

- LATN 250: Intermediate Latin I (3 cr), OR GREK 200: Intermediate Classical Greek I (3 cr) (or higher level)
- CLAS 261: Greek Literature in Translation (3 cr), OR CLAS 262: Roman Literature in Translation (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 4

- LATN 251: Intermediate Latin II (3 cr), OR GREK 201: Intermediate Greek II (3 cr) (or higher level)
- CLAS 342: Greek Civilization (3 cr), OR CLAS 352: Roman Civilization (3 cr), OR other CLAS (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 5

- JINS 3XX: WE/____________聽(3 cr)
- 300-level Latin and/or Greek (3 cr)
- Classics courses from Area 1 or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level)聽(3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 6

- 300 or 400-level Latin and/or Greek (3 cr)
- Classics courses from Area 1 or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level)聽(3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 7

- 300-level Latin and/or Greek (3 cr)
- CLAS 461: Capstone Experience (3 cr)
- Classics courses from Area 1 or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level)聽(3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 8

- 300- or 400-level Latin and/or Greek (3 cr)
- Classics courses from Area 1 or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level) (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

NOTES:

  • Take Ancient Greek, at least through intermediate level (minimum two聽 years often required for many graduate schools).
  • Take LATN 450: Latin Prose Composition if possible (highest-level Latin course, offered every third spring).
  • If interested in teaching, review the 鈥溾�� in course catalog
  • If interested in teaching, combine Classics BA with pre-MAE Latin coursework (see Plan 3), or with the Foreign Language Teacher Preparation Minor. The MAE Latin provides a path to certification, and the Foreign Language Teacher Preparation Minor provides additional coursework in pedagogy for students not interested in seeking certification.
  • Summer Study Abroad to Greece (earn GRE 300: Sacred Sites in Greece, 6 credits).
  • Take electives in Area 1 (Culture) and Area 3 (Supporting Disciplines) based on interests.
  • Take as many language courses as you can from Area 2 (Language and Literature) 鈥� lots of language prep is expected in graduate school, whether it be Classics MA, Classics MA Teaching, or Classics PhD programs.
  • Service Learning opportunities available to teach Latin in local elementary schools as volunteer work or for credit (CML 200: Service Learning - Latin, 2 credits, repeatable).
  • Recommended minors:聽Linguistics, English, Creative Writing, History, Philosophy and Religion, Medieval Studies, Museum Studies
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your聽first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a聽to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate聽the semester prior to graduating. 蓝莓视频 to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the聽聽to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 7-29-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in .

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The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

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Sample Four Year Plan: Classics (BA), Plan 2: Focus on Culture/In-Translation

Plan 2 is designed for students focusing on culture/in-translation courses, especially those who are double-majoring with a related field and want a strong background in the Classics without the depth of language study. Plan 1聽focuses on language courses.

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- LATN 150: Elementary Latin I (3 cr), OR GREK 100: Elementary Classical Greek I (3 cr) (or higher by placement)
- CLAS 261: Greek Literature in Translation (3 cr), OR CLAS 262: Roman Literature in Translation (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 2

- LATN 151: Elementary Latin II (3 cr), OR GREK 101: Elementary Classical Greek II (3 cr) (or higher by placement)
- CLAS 342: Greek Civilization (3 cr), OR CLAS 352: Roman Civilization (3 cr), OR other CLAS (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6-9 cr)

Semester 3

- LATN 250: Intermediate Latin I (3 cr), OR GREK 200: Intermediate Classical Greek I (3 cr) (or higher level)
- CLAS 261: Greek Literature in Translation (3 cr), OR CLAS 262: Roman Literature in Translation (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 4

- LATN 251: Intermediate Latin II (3 cr), OR GREK 201: Intermediate Greek II (3 cr) (or higher level)
- CLAS 342: Greek Civilization (3 cr), OR CLAS 352: Roman Civilization (3 cr), OR other CLAS (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 5

- JINS 3XX: WE/____________聽(3 cr)
- 300-level Latin and/or Greek (3 cr)
- Classics courses from Area 1 or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level) (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 6

- Classics courses from Area 1, 2, or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level) (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6-9 cr)

Semester 7

- CLAS 461: WE/Capstone Experience (3 cr)
- Classics courses from Area 1, 2, or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level) (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 8

- Classics courses from Area 1, 2, or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level) (3 cr)
- Class toward minor or area of interest (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6-9 cr)

NOTES:

  • Take electives in Area 1 (Culture) and Area 3 (Supporting Disciplines) based on interests. Area 2 (Language and Literature).
  • Take more than the bare minimum from Area 3, and try to align with interests and other major or minor areas.
  • Summer Study Abroad to Greece (earn GRE 300: Sacred Sites in Greece, 6 credits).
  • Recommended minors: Linguistics, English, Creative Writing, History, Philosophy and Religion, Medieval Studies, Museum Studies
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your聽first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a聽聽to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate聽the semester prior to graduating. 蓝莓视频 to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the聽聽to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 7-30-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in .



The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

Download PDF

Sample Four Year Plan: Classics (BA), Plan 3: Pre-MAE Latin

This degree plan is designed to help students who wish to seek teacher certification through Truman鈥檚 MAE program in K-12 Latin. This plan will walk students through completion of the Classics BA degree and the undergraduate Pre-MAE coursework required for admittance into Truman鈥檚 graduate MAE Latin program. It assumes that students will test into Intermediate Latin (LATN 250) in their first year. Students should consult with the Latin disciplinary liaison for the MAE, particularly if they begin their program in elementary Latin.

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- LATN 250: Intermediate Latin I (3 cr) (or higher by placement)
- CLAS 261: Greek Literature in Translation (3 cr), OR CLAS 262: Roman Literature in Translation (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 2

- LATN 251: Intermediate Latin II (3 cr) (or higher by placement)
- CLAS 342: Greek Civilization (3 cr), OR CLAS 352: Roman Civilization (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6-9 cr)

Semester 3

- LATN 3XX: Advanced Latin topics (1 cr)
- CLAS 261: Greek Literature in Translation (3 cr), OR CLAS 262: Roman Literature in Translation (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (9-12 cr)

Semester 4

- LATN 3XX: Advanced Latin topics (1 cr), OR LATN 450: WE/Latin Prose Composition (3 cr)
- CLAS 342: Greek Civilization (3 cr), OR CLAS 352: Roman Civilization (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6-9)

Semester 5

- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- LATN 3XX: Advanced Latin topics (1 cr)
- ED 388: Exploratory Field Experience (1 cr)
- ED 389: WE/Foundations of Education (3 cr)
- Classics courses from Area 1 or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level; Recommend taking CML 308: Principles of Second Language Teaching (3 cr), OR LING 308: WE/ Principles of Second Language Teaching (4 cr))
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 6

- LATN 3XX: Advanced Latin topics (1 cr), OR LATN 450: WE/Latin Prose Composition (3 cr)
- CLAS 361: Greek and Roman Mythology (3 cr), OR CLAS 363: Women and Gender in Antiquity (3 cr)
- ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching (3 cr)
- ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)
Classics course from Area 3 (must take one of the following):
- ART 328: WE/The Art of Greece and Rome (3 cr), OR
- HIST 3415: WE/Ancient Rome (4 cr), OR
- HIST 3420: WE/Survey of Medieval Europe I (4 cr)

Semester 7

- LATN 3XX: Advanced Latin topics (1 cr)
- CLAS 461: WE/Capstone Experience (3 cr)
- ED 593: Psychological Foundations of Education (3 cr)
- Classics courses from Area 1 or 3 (at least one in each area must be upper-level; Recommend taking CML 308: Principles of Second Language Teaching (3 cr), OR LING 308: WE/ Principles of Second Language Teaching (4 cr))
- Dialogues coursework (3 cr)

Semester 8

- LATN 3XX: Advanced Latin topics (1 cr), OR LATN 450: WE/Latin Prose Composition (3 cr)
- CLAS 361: Greek and Roman Mythology (3 cr), OR CLAS 363: Women and Gender in Antiquity (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)
Classics course from Area 3 (must take one of the following):
- ART 328: WE/The Art of Greece and Rome (3 cr), OR
- HIST 3415: WE/Ancient Rome (4 cr), OR
- HIST 3420: WE/Survey of Medieval Europe I (4 cr)

NOTES:

  • Pre-MAE Latin students must take Latin every semester to meet the minimum qualifications for admittance into the MAE Latin program (at least 5 LATN courses at the 300- or 400-level).
  • Summer independent study of Latin is possible, particularly if a student on the pre-MAE Latin track begins elementary Latin in their first year, but prior arrangements must be made with the Latin disciplinary liaison for the MAE.
  • Pre-MAE Latin students are encouraged to participate in Latin service-learning opportunities to teach Latin in local elementary school as volunteer work or for academic credit (CML 200: Service Learning Experience 鈥� Latin, 2 credits, repeatable).
  • Applicants to the MAE Latin program should plan to take the National Latin Exam 鈥� one of the entrance exams to the program 鈥�聽in the Spring of their junior year.聽If students are enrolled in a 300- or 400-level LATN class in the spring, the NLE will be taken as part of that course.
  • Applicants to the MAE Latin program should apply to the program in their senior year.
  • For more information about the MAE Latin program please聽
  • For Classics students interested in teaching Latin but do not wish to pursue certification, follow Plan 1 with a minor in Foreign Language Teacher Preparation.
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your聽first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a聽聽to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate聽the semester prior to graduating. 蓝莓视频 to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the聽聽to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair:聽Please contact the聽 with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 7-30-24

 

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in .


 

 

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