University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies program explores the rich civilizations that thrived around the Mediterranean, encompassing the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Near Eastern societies. This interdisciplinary field examines their languages, literature, history, governance, religious beliefs, philosophical traditions, and physical artifacts. Students are strongly advised to engage in Penn State's study abroad initiatives or archaeological excavations within the Mediterranean region. The AMA Option mandates completion of approved fieldwork, while up to 15 credits from relevant international courses can count toward major requirements.
Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS) focuses on analyzing the diverse cultures that emerged across the Mediterranean region - from Egypt and Greece to Rome, Anatolia, Israel, Mesopotamia, and North Africa - spanning from Mesopotamian origins (circa 4000 BCE) through late antiquity (around 600 CE). CAMS provides comprehensive training in interpreting both linguistic records and archaeological findings from these foundational ancient societies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212