Classical Studies, Greek & Latin, BA (International Honours)

The Joint Degree Program in Classical Studies-Greek & Latin

Classical Studies majors in the joint degree program will benefit from the integration of the breadth offered by a William & Mary liberal arts education and the depth offered from a St Andrews degree. The departments have complementary strengths in the ancient languages, ancient history, and archaeology. In combination, students are able to craft a flexible program that allows them to investigate the cultures of the Mediterranean world in great depth, from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity. Both institutions are known for the excellence of their teaching and the research productivity of their faculty, and students are encouraged to do research, fieldwork, and on-site study. Both institutions offer opportunities for travel and immersive experiences around the Mediterranean. The joint degree in Classical Studies offers two pathways: one via an archaeology and ancient history route and the other via a Greek and Latin route.

Requirements for the Joint Degree Program in Classical Studies - Greek & Latin

Note: CLCV, GREK and LATN are the prefixes for Classical Studies courses at W&M; AN, CL, GK, and LT are the prefixes for Classical Studies courses at St Andrews.

Required Credit Hours:

A minimum of 61 W&M credits in the major (at least 27 of which are completed at W&M in CLCV, GREK, LATN or through cognate courses as approved by the department chair).
Students are required to take at least one course (of at least 3 credits at W&M, at least 20 credits at St. Andrews) in their main language each semester (Greek or Latin). They must also acquire a level of proficiency in the second language (Greek or Latin) equivalent to passing GREK/LATN 102 at W&M or GK/LT 1002 at St. Andrews.
At least 3 W&M credits each must be earned in upper-level (300(0) and 400(0)-level) courses in Art & Archaeology, History and Society, and Literature and Culture, for a total of 9 credits. These credits must be earned outside of courses that are used for other requirements. This requirement may be fulfilled by courses taken at St Andrews for 20 credits or more.
Credit Requirements During Honours Years (Years 3 and 4)
- Students must earn at least 60 (W&M)/240 (StA) credits in Years 3 and 4 combined.
- Of the 60/240, students must earn 30 (W&M)/120 (StA) credits at each university.
- With the approval of the Programme Directors and major advisors at both institutions, students may apply up to six (6) 300- or 400-level credits taken at W&M during the summers before Years 3 and 4 toward the total required Honours credits.
- Of the 60/240, students must earn at least 52.5 (W&M)/210 (StA) credits at the 300(0)-400(0) level in Years 3 and 4 combined. Normally, no more than 7.5/30 credits below the 300(0) level may be earned. No courses below the 300(0) level will be used for St Andrews classification.
  - Of the 60/240 total credits, at least 45 (W&M)/180 (StA) credits must be in the major at the 300(0)-400(0) level.
    - Of the 45/180 major credits, at least 22.5 (W&M)/90 (StA) must be at the 4000 level at St Andrews or at the equivalent level at W&M. Some 300 level courses at W&M will count towards this requirement. See the major advisor for a list.

Major Computing Requirement:

At W&M, an Honors Thesis or Independent Study; at St Andrews, any 4000-level course.

Major Writing Requirement:

A student who satisfies all requirements for the Classics major in either track will also satisfy the Major Writing Requirement.

Core Requirements:

First Year at W&M

Main language: Latin or Greek 101 - 102 or Latin or Greek 201- 202 or Latin or Greek 300 - 400 (6 -8 credit hours)

First Year at St Andrews

Main language (40 credits):
- EITHER LT1001 and LT1002 or LT1003 and LT1004*
- OR GK1001 and GK1002 or GK1005 and GK1006*

*as appropriate to the student’s linguistic level and school qualifications

Second Year at W&M

Main language: Latin or Greek 201-202; Latin or Greek 300 - 400 (6 credit hours)

Second Year at St Andrews

Main language (40 credits):
- EITHER LT2001 and LT2002 or LT2003 and LT2004*
- OR GK2001 and GK2002 or GK2003 and GK2004

*as appropriate to student’s first-year language modules.

Third Year at W&M

Main language: Latin or Greek 300 - 400 (6 credit hours)
At least three other 300 - 400 level classes [9 credit hours], to include (as needed) CLCV 300-400 classes in history, literature, archaeology, until 1 each completed in each subspecialty

Third Year at St Andrews

Main language: EITHER 60 credits in LT4000-LT4989 OR 60 credits in GK4000-GK4989
60 further credits in a Classical subject, chosen from:
- GK4000-GK4989*
- LT4000-LT4989*
- AA4000-AA4989
- AN4000-AN4989
- CL4000-CL4989

* If student has taken language to W&M 200 level, or St Andrews 2000 level

Fourth Year at W&M

All JDP students complete a major research project as a capstone experience. In Classical Studies, students may either do an Honors Thesis (CLCV 495 and CLCV 496, 6 credits) or conduct a one-semester research project (CLCV 400, 3 credits)
CLCV 495 and CLCV 496 Honors Thesis (6 credit hours) or another faculty-mentored research project as approved by the advisor and department chair
Main language: Latin or Greek 300 - 400 (6 credit hours)
At least 3 other credits in CLCV, GREK, or LATN (must total 15 credits in upper division courses in the major)

Fourth Year at St Andrews

Main language: EITHER 60 credits in LT4000-LT4989 OR 60 credits in GK4000-GK4989
60 further credits in a Classical subject, chosen from:
- GK4000-GK4989*
- LT4000-LT4989*
- AA4000-AA4989
- AN4000-AN4989
- CL4000-CL4989
- One of GK4999 or LT4999

* If student has taken language to W&M 200 level, or St Andrews 2000 level