Bachelor of Arts in Greek

On this page:

• Why Choose Greek?
• Careers
• Real-World Experience
• Academics and Curriculum
• Admission

Why Choose Greek?

• To study intensively the Classical Greek language
• To learn about the history and culture of ancient Greece
• To read ancient Greek literature
• To develop the skills of critical thinking and effective writing employers demand.
• To improve research skills.
• To prepare for graduate school in Classics

Careers

The Greek major, like the classical languages and literature major, is great preparation for a variety of interesting and profitable careers. For more information, see Careers for Classicists.

View the Greek program profile for sample occupations, average salary, and employment projections

Real-World Experience

Enhance your program of study by pursuing opportunities for experiential learning, such as:

• Study abroad. For more information, contact the University Center for International Education..
• Internships: For more information, contact the Center for Liberal Arts Student Success.
• Student clubs: Greek students have the opportunity to participate in the Classics Club and the Classics honor fraternity Eta Sigma Phi.

Academics and Curriculum

The Greek major allows you to focus primarily on the study of Greek language, literature, and culture. You will take seven semesters of classical Greek. Additional electives cover a diverse range of subjects relating to the study of the classical world, including ancient history, art history and archeology, literature, mythology, and other specialized subjects.

• Wright State Core: The Wright State Core includes three classes that provide you with a foundation for future study in classics. All of these courses are recommended for Greek students:
  • Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture (CLS 1500) provides an overview of Greek and Roman history and culture. Fulfills the history requirement in the Core curriculum (Area 3).
  • Introduction to Classical Mythology (CLS 1600) provides an overview of Greek and Roman mythology. Fulfills the arts and humanities requirement in the Core curriculum (Area 4).
  • Great Books (CLS 2040) introduces students to a sample of literature from ancient Greece and Rome. Fulfills arts and humanities requirement in the Core curriculum (Area 4 IW)
• Foreign Language: Students majoring in departments in the College of Liberal Arts must take one foreign language through the 2020 level. The language courses required of all Greek majors fulfill this foreign language requirement.
• Classics Electives: Language courses beyond the required 3 ½ years may be used as electives.
• Capstone Project: All Greek majors must complete a capstone project (CLS 4100) during either their junior or senior years. You will work closely with a professor on an advanced research project, in conjunction with enrollment in an upper-level classics course. Students completing a departmental Honors project may substitute 3 hours of CLS 4970 for CLS 4100.

View Bachelor of Arts in Greek program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.

Greek Course Descriptions

Admission

• New students: Review the college admission requirements and complete the admission application. Identify that you will be majoring in classical languages and cultures.
• Transfer students: Contact the Transfer Admissions Office, as well as Dr. Valerie Stoker, to explore how this major can work for you.
• Current students: If you wish to change majors, go to the WINGS Express major/minor change request form and change your major. If you are an undecided/exploratory student, talk to Dr. Valerie Stoker, to learn how this major can work for you.