Minors
The Department of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies offers three minor programs, allowing students across all majors to build specialized knowledge of ancient languages, literature, history, and culture.
🏛️ Minor Options & Requirements
Each minor consists of five upper-division courses completed for a letter grade.
1. Minor in Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
- Coursework: Complete five upper-division courses in the AGRS Department.
- Faculty Courses Outside Dept: Courses or seminars taught by AGRS faculty in other departments may count toward this requirement in consultation with an Undergraduate Faculty Advisor.
- Outside Coursework: With advisor approval, one of the five courses may be taken outside the department (transfer credit from another college, outside campus department, or abroad). Requests may be submitted online (see below).
2. Minor in Greek Studies
- Coursework: Complete five upper-division courses focused on Greek language and related topics.
- Language Requirement: At least three courses must be in Ancient Greek.
- Elective Requirement: Up to two courses may focus on broader topics with substantial content relevant to Greek literature, philosophy, culture, or history.
- Outside Coursework: With advisor approval, one of the five courses may be taken outside the department (transfer credit from another college, outside campus department, or abroad). Requests may be submitted online (see below).
3. Minor in Latin Studies
- Coursework: Complete five upper-division courses focused on the Latin language and related topics.
- Language Requirement: At least three courses must be in Latin.
- Elective Requirement: Up to two courses may focus on broader topics with substantial content relevant to Roman literature, philosophy, culture, or history.
- Outside Coursework: With advisor approval, one of the five courses may be taken outside the department (transfer credit from another college, outside campus department, or abroad). Requests may be submitted online (see below).
🔄 Transfer & Outside Department Course Credit
- One-Course Limit: With advisor approval, one of the five courses may be taken outside the department (transfer credit from another college, another Berkeley department, or abroad).
- Approval Process: All outside or transfer coursework requires formal review and approval.
- 📝 Submit Online Transfer Credit Approval Request
📝 How to Declare a Minor
- Declaration Deadline: Students must officially declare their minor in their second-to-last semester before completing their degree.
- Application: Complete and submit the online application form to request your minor declaration.
- College Policies: Review the overall L&S Minor Requirements and Guidelines to ensure compliance with overlapping course rules and GPA requirements.