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The Classics Department provides undergraduate programs in Ancient History, Classical Archaeology, Classical Civilization, Greek, Latin, and combined Latin-Greek studies. All courses focus on developing analytical reasoning alongside strong communication abilities. Classics majors often enter diverse fields including business, education, public service, legal professions, and other areas valuing a well-rounded liberal arts foundation. An interdisciplinary major combining Classics and Religion is also available.
Classics studies welcome all students, with majors enjoying the advantages of a close-knit department that blends the intimate environment of a small liberal arts institution within a major university setting. Faculty maintain personal connections with students, and the Undergraduate Studies Director provides individualized guidance to help each student select courses aligned with their academic passions and professional aspirations.
While some Classics graduates pursue teaching or academic careers, the program isn't designed as vocational training. Instead, it delivers a thorough liberal arts education. The department cultivates an environment that honors established scholarly traditions while embracing fresh methodologies and viewpoints. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, the program promotes a holistic understanding of antiquity that encompasses historical, literary, and archaeological dimensions. Students explore classical works both within traditional humanistic frameworks and through modern critical lenses examining cultural legacies. Every Classics course prioritizes rigorous analysis, thoughtful evaluation, and polished verbal and written expression.
Freshman admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider all the documentation you submit, and we carefully review your academic record and test scores to ensure that you are prepared for the rigorous curriculum you will encounter at Florida State University.
The courses listed below represent the minimum required for admission consideration:
4 English courses, at least three with substantial writing requirements
4 mathematics courses at the Algebra I level and higher
3 natural science courses, at least two with laboratory experience
3 social science courses
2 sequential courses of a world language or American Sign Language
2 elective courses, preferably in the above subject areas
The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University, although some departments require higher scores at the graduate level:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55