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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Ancient Studies, B.A.


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Offered by Ancient Studies .

University Requirements


Completion of Minimum University Requirements for an Undergraduate Baccalaureate Degree .

  • Minimum 120 credits and minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Completion of 45 upper-level credits, the residence requirement, the Writing Intensive requirement, and the General Education requirement

Major Requirements


  • Minimum 39 credits
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the major

Course Requirements


Ancient Society (3 credits)


Complete one of the following:

Ancient Studies (9 credits)


Nine credits at the 300 level or above in ancient studies, Latin, Greek, archaeology, ancient history, or other approved subject areas.

Additional Courses (9 credits)


Nine credits in any of the above or in related subject areas, e.g., anthropology, history, or philosophy, as approved by the department.

Classical Language (12-15 credits)


Complete at least one classical language to the intermediate level or higher.

Option I


Complete one three-credit, 300- or 400-level course in Latin or Greek. Students complete 15 credits in a classical language.

Option II


Complete a classical language to the intermediate level and complete any combination of two additional General Education  Language or Culture courses, including Culture courses taught by a member of the ancient studies faculty. Students complete 12 credits in a classical language and 6 credits from additional courses.

Four-Year Academic Pathways


The Four-Year Academic Pathways webpage offers helpful sample pathways for students eager to explore their academic options and stay on track for a four-year graduation. These pathways provide a starting point for students to plan how to complete their degree in four years. However, it’s important to remember that these are just samples. In consultation with their academic advisor, each student will create an individualized degree plan that reflects their unique academic background, interests, and career goals.

Students must develop their personalized degree plan by the time they’ve earned 45 credits and regularly update it with their advisor as their goals and academic journey evolve. This approach ensures that students make thoughtful, strategic choices that set them up for success throughout their time at UMBC.

Preparing for Graduate Study


Students planning to enter graduate school are advised to study a classical language to the advanced level and to complete additional language courses beyond those required for the major. Students planning to teach Latin are advised to complete five courses of Latin at the 300 level or above with a minimum grade of ‘B’. Students are advised to consult a member of the Ancient Studies  faculty for guidance.

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