The acquisition of ancient Greek provides first-hand access to the literature of the ancient Mediterranean world and the early medieval period. In addition, the study of this ancient language provides excellent training in logical analysis and a superior understanding of how languages function to convey meaning. Reading Greek literature in the original language enables students to engage deeply with the intellectual world of ancient cultures and so to reflect on our own in a more informed fashion.

For more information about the Department of Classical Studies please visit our website.

Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120 credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000. More information on degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.

See Sample Plan of Study below.

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Curriculum Requirements 

Greek (GREK): 30* credits (10* courses) in CLAS, GREK, and/or LATN

• including at least 5 GREK courses (total)
• of which 2 GREK courses must be at the 4000-level

*Double majors: Only 27 credits (9 courses) are required for students with more than one major.

Language Requirement: Greek or Latin courses may be used to satisfy the Newcomb-Tulane College foreign language requirement. However, any courses used to satisfy the language requirement cannot also be counted toward the major or minor.

Please note: LATN-2030 is only offered in the Fall semesters.

Tulane's Language Learning Center has language-specific instructions for placement testing, information about and registration for proficiency testing, links to presentation recordings, and more.

Students interested in teaching can earn certification in Latin through the Education program's offerings. 

Students interested in pursuing graduate study in Classics should consult with their departmental adviser about the undergraduate preparation needed for graduate school.

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Sample Plan of Study

This example plan of study for the BA in Greek Major represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credit Hours
Language Prerequisite(s) (Courses vary based on Placement Test results)		Varies
NTC Core and General Electives		16
	Credit Hours	16
Spring
Language Prerequisite(s) (Courses vary based on Placement Test results)		Varies
NTC Core and General Electives		15
	Credit Hours	15
Year 2
Fall
Select two electives in GREK		6
NTC Core and General Electives		9
	Credit Hours	15
Spring
Select one course in CLAS, GREK, and/or LATN		3
NTC Core and General Electives		12
	Credit Hours	15
Year 3
Fall
Select one elective in GREK		3
Select one elective in CLAS, GREK, and/or LATN		3
NTC Core and General Electives		9
	Credit Hours	15
Spring
Select one elective in CLAS, GREK, and/or LATN		3
NTC Core and General Electives		13
	Credit Hours	16
Year 4
Fall
Select one elective in CLAS, GREK, and/or LATN		3
Select one GREK course at 4000-level		3
NTC Core and General Electives		9
	Credit Hours	15
Spring
Select one GREK course at 4000-level		3
NTC Core and General Electives		10
	Credit Hours	13
	Total Credit Hours	120

^{Program String and Field of Study: LABA_UG, GREK}

For more information, contact The Department of Classical Studies.