Bachelor of Arts in Antiquities (Comprehensive)
A. General Education Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
B. Major Requirements (45 hours)
The comprehensive major in Antiquities consists of courses in three fields: Classical Studies, Near Eastern, or New World Studies. The major consists of concentrations in Classical, Near Eastern, or New World Studies with totals of 24 hours in any one of these fields and 12 hours more in either of the two remaining fields. Additional courses (9 hours) to total 45 hours are to be chosen from any of the three fields. In addition to the 45 hours, all majors must complete ANT 250.
1. Primary Concentration (24 hours): complete one primary concentration.
a. Classical Studies Concentration: complete LLT 325 and LLT 326. The remaining 18 hours will be selected from within each of the following groups:
(1) Language Studies (9-12 hours):
Select 3 courses from the Latin or Greek sequence
above 102, including at least one course at the 300
level or above
(2) Historical Studies (6-9
hours). Select from HST 341, 343; REL 571
(3) Cultural Studies (3-6 hours).
Select from LLT 121, 180*, 240, 321; PHI 306; ART 474
(4) Assessment for major: MCL 499 (when
applicable)
b. Near Eastern Studies Concentration: choose from among the following courses with at least one course chosen from each group:
(1) Any course in GRK or HBW above
102; or LLT 580
(2) HST 370, 541, 542, 597*; REL 350
(3) ANT 335, 540, 451*, 453*, 454*,
596*, 599*; REL 570, 571
(4) LLT 321; REL 101, 102, 312, 320,
321, 362, 397*, 510, 520
(5) Assessment for major: REL 580 (when
applicable)
c. New World Studies Concentration: complete one of the following tracks:
(1) Native American Studies Track:
All persons choosing this track must complete ANT
325, 350, and 360. At least one course will be chosen
from each of the following groups (15 hours):
(a) Archaeological Research:
ANT 340, 451*, 453*, 454*, 596*, 599*
(b) Environmental/Technical
Studies: AGA 215, 425; BIO 369; GRY 300, 301, 348;
SOC 302
(c) Native American Studies:
ANT 330*; ART 385, 485; HST 331, 350, 509, 510; REL 315
(d) Cultural Studies: ANT 226,
301, 397*; ENG 485
(e) Assessment for Major: ANT 599 (when
applicable)
(2) New World Historical Archaeology Track: All persons choosing this track must complete ANT 350. At least one course will be chosen from each of the following groups (21 hours):
(a) Research in Historic
Archaeology: ANT 360, 397*, 453*, 454*, 596*, 599* (*course must be in historical
archaeology)
(b) Cultural Studies: ANT 226,
325, 397*; ENG 485; SOC 314
(c) Historical Studies: HST
331, 350, 375, 390, 496*, 509, 510, 518
(d) Environmental Studies: GRY
300, 301, 320; HST 515
(e) Technical Skills: ART 255;
GRY 275, 360, 363; SOC 302, 345
(f) Assessment for Major-when
applicable: ANT 599* (*course topic must be in New World
Studies)
2. Secondary Concentration (12 hours): Complete one secondary concentration different from the primary concentration selected above.
a. Classical Studies: complete two courses from the Latin or Greek sequence, plus two courses from: LLT 321, 325, 326; HST 341, 343; PHI 306; REL 571
b. Near Eastern Studies: choose courses from at least two of the groups listed in the 24 hour concentration
c. New World Studies: complete ANT 325 and/or ANT 360, plus courses from the Historical Studies group (HST 331, 350, 375, 390, 509, 510, 518) and from one other group
3. Additional Course Selections (9 hours): An additional 9 hours, making a total of 45 hours, may be chosen from any of the groups in Classical Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or New World Studies.
C. Specific Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
D. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
Administration of the program. The Administrator of Antiquities is responsible for the administration of the program with the assistance of the faculty Antiquities Committee. It is the responsibility of the student’s academic advisor (who is a member of the Antiquities Committee) to approve the student’s degree program. The approved program, including evaluation of transfer credits, is submitted to the Coordinator for final approval. All agreements are filed as a part of the student’s degree program. Any alteration of the program must be approved by the Antiquities Committee. Drop and add will be handled by the major advisor, provided that the student’s degree program is not altered.