Program Details
BA in Classical Studies
Bachelor of ArtsHollins University
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Classical Studies is the multidisciplinary study of the language, literature, art, and history of ancient Greece, Rome, and their Mediterranean neighbors. Courses in Greek and Latin provide the skills to appreciate and evaluate literary masterpieces without the intermediary of a translator. Courses in Greek and Roman art, history, and literature in translation teach the responsible use of primary evidence to form sound critical judgments about the ancient world. The survey courses in Ancient Art provide a multicultural view of the ancient world, integrating a synchronous study of ancient Egypt and the ancient Near East into the student’s work on Greece and Rome. The classical studies program guides a student through these paths of inquiry by strengthening critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills and by developing an understanding of the premodern perspective.
Outcomes
SLO 1: Students will demonstrate familiarity with the basic facts for interpretation of the ancient world (e.g: vocabulary and syntax; chronology and geography; artistic forms, and literary genres, etc). SLO 2: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and interpret ancient primary sources (works of art and architecture, literary texts, inscriptions, coins etc.). SLO 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize the evidence of ancient primary sources (works of art and architecture, literary texts, inscriptions, coins etc.) into a coherent study or narrative. SLO 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to formulate questions, critique and interpret scholarly opinions (secondary sources), as well as propose original solutions. SLO 5: Students will integrate classical forms and process with other disciplines of the university.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Classical studies at Hollins is not just ancient history. It’s linguistics and poetics. Gender and women’s studies. Drama and theatre. Art history and architecture. Philosophy and religion. And more. In fact, a classical degree intersects with 90 percent of a modern liberal arts program’s academic disciplines. It’s both a vibrant field in its own right and a rich complement to any other major. |
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| Program Successes & Highlights | Hollins classical studies majors encounter new dimensions in the study of literature and art through archaeological field schools and excavations which offer a perfect training ground; visits to museums in the South with exceptional collections; and trips to nearby colleges for lectures by experts on Greece and Rome. |
Program Credit Requirements
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of a qualifying VCCS associate degree program will guarantee completion of the general education component of the Hollins undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP and IB results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. Transfer credits will be considered for CLEP (College Level Examination Program) on an individual basis for examinations if Hollins offers a comparable course. |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Fewer than 1,000 students. Average class size of 12. All women at the undergraduate level. On-campus housing guaranteed. Scholarship of at least $20,000 guaranteed for transfer students. Scholarship of $2,000 available for PTK members. Top majors for transfer students include business, psychology and biology. 5-year MAT program. Renowned English and creative writing program. Small community with big outcomes for students; more than 90% of recent graduates are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at Hollins |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Virginia Community College System (VCCS) students graduating from transfer-oriented degree programs with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale are guaranteed admission. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Virginia Wesleyan University | Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| William & Mary | Classical Studies, Archaeology - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Mary Washington | BA in Clas: Clas Archaeology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Mary Washington | BA in Classics: Latin | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Mary Washington | BA in Clas: Clas Civilization | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Mary Washington | BA in Clas: Ancient Med St. | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
Cost To Complete