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 units)

Minimum 61 units, maximum 73 units in GREEK, LATIN and/or CLASS

Course requirements

18 units selected from

GREEK and/or LATIN

6 units selected from

Honors Proseminar

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

Honors Essay

CLASS 500 - Fourth-Year Honors Tutorial

33 units selected from

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

Notes:

No single course can be used to satisfy multiple course requirements.
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 on the last 60 units completed at the University of Alberta with an average of at least 3.3 on 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 two final years and an average of at least 3.5 on all courses in the two final years (last 60 units).

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 requirements in Classics are:

a minimum of 36 units in CLASS and/or GREEK and/or LATIN, with at least 18 units at the 300-level or above, including at least 6 units 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 units.
The Honors Essay requirement may be filled in one of three ways:
1. An Honors Essay in Classics (CLASS 500 , GREEK 500 , or LATIN 500 ).
2. An Honors Essay in the student’s other discipline (does not count toward the 36 units).
3. A Combined Honors Essay (requires special permission, see Honors Essay).
  Consult the Honors Advisor for further information.

Interested students must consult the Honors Advisor in Classics.

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

Promotion and Graduation Requirements

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