Honors in Classics [Arts]

Honors in Classical Languages

Effective September 2019, there will be no further admission to this major. Students who entered the program prior to September 2019 must complete all program requirements by April 30, 2024. The last BA Honors degree with a Classical Languages major will be granted at Spring Convocation 2024.

Continuing students must refer to the Calendar under which they were admitted for program, promotion and graduation requirements.

Honors in Classics

General Information

Students planning to apply for admission to the Honors program should consult BA Honors for admission requirements. See Bachelor of Arts (Honors) for Faculty regulations concerning the Honors program.

Program Requirements (★121)

Minimum ★60, maximum ★72 in GREEK, LATIN and/or CLASS

As the language component (total of ★18):

★18 in GREEK and/or LATIN

★6 selected from

★39 selected from

CLASS, GREEK and/or LATIN, with at least ★18 at the 300-level or above, including at least ★6 at the 400-level.

★1

CLASS 503 - Introduction to Classics as a Discipline for Honours Students

★3 Honors Essay

(one of)

Note:

Students wishing to enter graduate study in Classical Studies are strongly advised to consult the Honors Advisor.

Promotion Requirements

Promotion from year to year requires a GPA of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all CLASS and GREEK and LATIN courses.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation with Honors in Classical Studies requires a graduation average of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all CLASS and GREEK and LATIN courses. Graduation with First Class Honors requires an average of at least 3.7 on all CLASS and GREEK and LATIN courses taken in the last two years and an average of 3.5 or better on all courses in the two final years (last ★60).

Combined Honors in Classics and Another Discipline

General Information

Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in Classics and another discipline.

Program Requirements

The common requirements in a Combined Honors program are the same as for other Honors programs (refer to Bachelor of Arts (Honors) ).

The requirement in Classics is a minimum of ★36 in CLASS and/or GREEK and/or LATIN, with at least ★18 at the 300-level or above, including at least ★6 at the 400-level.

The Honors Essay (CLASS 500 , GREEK 500 , or LATIN 500 ) or a Combined Honors Essay, INT D 520 , may be included for ★3 of the minimum ★36.

Interested students must consult the Honors Advisor in Classics.

Honors Advisors in both disciplines must be in agreement about the program.

Students must satisfy Honors requirements for promotion and graduation in each discipline.

Promotion and Graduation Requirements

In a Combined Honors program, students must meet the promotion and graduation standards of each Department. The requirements in Classics are outlined above.