2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Classical Languages and Cultures, BA (CLSLC-BA)
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Effective Fall 2026, this program will no longer admit new students. Summer 2026 will be the last semester that new students or students changing majors can declare this major.
CIP Code: 161200
Program Description
Classics is the study of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. Both cultures have had a profound influence on life in the western world, especially in the areas of language and literature, art and architecture, politics and religion, science and philosophy. The classics faculty at Wright State offers classes in most of these areas.
The Classical Languages and Cultures major allows students to take a wide range of courses. Students are required to take a minimum of 5 semesters of a Classical language, either Latin or Greek, and are encouraged to take a second Classical language as an elective. Additional electives cover courses in a diverse range of subjects relating to the study of the Classical world.
Students with previous language instruction in Latin or classical Greek may place into advanced language courses by test.
Program Admission Requirements
Effective Fall 2026, this program will no longer admit new students. Summer 2026 will be the last semester that new students or students changing majors can declare this major. This academic program does not have admission requirements beyond regular admission to Wright State University. Any student is eligible to declare this academic program.
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in this program will learn to:
- Acquire effective writing and communication skills
- Acquire strong critical thinking skills
- Acquire a reading knowledge of Classical Greek and/or Latin
- Appreciate the diverse worldviews, history, and literature, of ancient Greece and Rome
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:
- Demonstrate effective writing and communication skills
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate a reading knowledge of Classical Greek and/or Latin
- Demonstrate appreciation of the diverse worldviews, history, and literature, of ancient Greece and Rome
Honors Program
Students with a GPA of 3.50 or higher in Classics may substitute an Honors project for CLS 4100 . An Honors project involves independent study with a faculty mentor. It will usually extend over two consecutive terms and earn six hours of credit upon its successful completion. The project culminates in the writing of a major research paper (25-30 pages) during the second term and an oral defense of the project with the program faculty.
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Program Requirements
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I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours
As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours. Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements. First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category. Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 3 Credit Hours
Students will select one Element B course from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements list. Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the course chosen. Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement. Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours
Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory. Additional Core Courses: 5 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below. Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following: Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36. II. Major Requirements: 36 Credit Hours
- Greek or Latin Language Credit Hour(s): 15
- Classics or Greek or Latin Electives Credit Hour(s): 18
- Note: One 3-credit upper level PHL or REL course may be substituted for 3 elective credit hours.
- CLS 4100 - Advanced Studies in Antiquity Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
III. College Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Foreign Language
Filled by major requirement. IV. General Electives: 42 Credit Hours
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit. Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential. Graduation Planning Strategy
A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables. These guides are valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and are subject to change. These guides are a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion. |
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