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The major in Classics is intended for students who wish to become familiar with the classical cultures and the foundations of Western civilization as well as with the writings of Greek and Roman poets, philosophers, historians, and politicians.  Classics is interdisciplinary, examining the political, social, moral, aesthetic, and spiritual aspects of culture and society. 

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With approximately 73 majors and 40 minors according to the latest figures from the Registrar, UF has one of the largest undergraduate classics programs in the nation. For most the major is an end in itself: a basic liberal arts degree from which they proceed to business or teaching careers, professional schools (e.g., law and medicine), while others pursue graduate level study in classics, linguistics, history, religion, or philosophy. The Department's M.A. program has two tracks, leading either to further work at other institutions towards the Ph.D. in classics, or to teaching Latin in the high schools, where there is now a critical shortage of teachers.
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Institutes each summer for the state's high school Latin teachers help them meet recertification requirements and broaden their knowledge of the field. Some high school teachers earn their M.A. in Classics through summer study.


Please consult pages 215-216 of the 1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog for information about:
  • An eight semester program for this major
  • Minimum requirements to be on-track each of your first five semesters
  • Major and minor requirements
STUDY ABROAD

The Classics Department participates in many programs of study overseas, particularly in Italy and Greece.  A student may study for the Summer, one semester, or the academic year but is encouraged to contact the undergraduate coordinator well in advance of going to Italy or Greece. Study abroad programs satisfy the general education international and diversity requirement and also may fulfill requirements for a major or minor, as well as basic distribution area requirements and UF summer residency.  Students interested in study abroad opportunities should contact the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Grinter, (352) 392-5323.

 
SITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More  information is also available on the World Wide Web at: http://web.classics.ufl.edu/.  Information about the Academic Advising Center for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can also be found on our home page at: http://www.advising.ufl.edu/.  From this site you can find information about all majors or minors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  This page also contains many useful links around campus and allows students to ask questions of an academic advisor via e-mail.  Students can check their academic records, register for classes, and run a degree audit for any undergraduate major through ISIS located at: http://www.isis.ufl.edu/.

 
CHOOSING/CHANGING MAJORS

Native students will be permitted to change majors provided they are on-track according to the minimum progression standards detailed in the undergrad catalog.  If you are not on-track for the appropriate semester, an academic advisor in the AAC can assist you in a plan that will allow you to be admitted to the major of your choice or discuss an alternate plan.  All students wishing to change to a major in  Liberal Arts and Sciences must first discuss their plans with an academic advisor in the AAC.  Students wishing to change to a major outside of the CLAS must contact the other college directly.

 
ACADEMIC ADVISING

The Academic Advising Center is responsible for acting as an information and referral center to provide faculty advisors and students with timely and accurate information on university-wide requirements, policies, procedures, and referrals to appropriate services.  Students ultimately are responsible for knowing and fulfilling all university, college, and major requirements for graduation.  Also, students are responsible for knowing and adhering to all university policies and deadlines.  It is recommended that you meet with an advisor in your college each semester to discuss your academic progress.  Questions about major requirements should be directed to an undergraduate advisor in the major department.  The Academic Advising Center is open M-F from 8-5 and students will be seen on a first come, first served basis.  Appointments can also be made by calling: (352) 392-1521.


 
All information described on this page is subject to change without notice. For current requirements please consult with a department advisor and the Advising Center.

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