BA in Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Degree Program Description
The Ancient Mediterranean Studies major is a broad study of the languages, literatures, and material cultures from around the Mediterranean in Classical Antiquity. Our primary focus is on the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, as well as the interconnection of those worlds with the wide variety of cultures around the Mediterranean Sea, from North Africa to the North Sea and from the Persian Empire to the Pillars of Heracles. In addition to the Ancient Mediterranean Studies track, which includes courses in such areas as Archaeology, Literature, History, and Philosophy, degree tracks are available in Greek, Latin, and Classical Languages. Students completing the major will be well prepared for a variety of careers and for further study in graduate or other professional schools.
Major Program Requirements
Below are the degree requirements. These must be met in addition to college and university requirements, including university general education.
| AMS Courses at the 1000-2000 levels | 6-9 | |
| AMS Courses at the 3000-level or above | 15-18 | |
| (Latin or Greek language courses numbered 4300 or above can be used to replace up to five required AMS courses.) | ||
Semester Plan
Please note plans may vary based on student interests.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 1050, 1100, or STAT 1200 | 3 | ENGLSH 1000 | 3 |
| Social Science Course (MO State Law) | 3 | AMS 1000-2999 | 3 |
| AMS 1000-2999 | 3 | Biological/Physical/Math Science Course with lab | 5 |
| LATIN 1100 or GREEK 1100 | 4 | LATIN 1200 or GREEK 1200 | 4 |
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LATIN 2000 or GREEK 2000 | 4 | LATIN 4300 or GREEK 4300 (OR AMS 4000+) | 3 |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | Humanities Course (2000-level) | 3 |
| Social Science Course (2000-level) | 3 | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
| Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 | Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Humanities Course (WI) | 3 | Humanities Course (2000-level) | 3 |
| Biological/Physical/Math Science Course | 4 | Minor | 3 |
| LATIN/GREEK 4300+ OR AMS 3000+ | 3 | AMS 3000+ (WI) | 3 |
| CL HUM 3000+ | 3 | Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 |
| Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 | Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Minor | 3 | Social Science Course | 3 |
| AMS Capstone Course | 3 | AMS 3000+ | 3 |
| AMS 3000+ | 3 | Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 |
| Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 | Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 |
| Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 | Second major, minor, or elective course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Degree Audit
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MU students can request a degree audit by logging in to myDegreePlanner. Students may also access myDegreePlanner via myZou, in the Student Center, click on the Academic Progress Tile, then select Request Degree Audit. The audit automatically pulls in the student’s MU course work, transfer courses and courses in progress. This is available to current students, admitted students, and those who last attended less than three terms ago.
Past MU students can request a degree audit by contacting the Academic Advising Unit of the division in which they were last enrolled at MU. For contact information, go to https://advising.missouri.edu/contact/.
Prospective students, can access a preliminary MU degree audit via https://www.transferology.com. Information on the college credits already earned will have to be manually entered before it can be evaluated against current degree requirements.
For additional details on degree audits, go to https://registrar.missouri.edu/degrees-audits/degree-audits/.
Major and Career Exploration
The University of Missouri has many resources to assist you in exploring majors and career possibilities. For guidance, visit the Majors and Careers website or view specific resources below.
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If you are considering a change of major or are exploring multiple majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Discovery Center by calling (573)884-9700 or through MU Connect Discovery Center service in you success network.
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If you have decided on a major, visit an academic advisor in the School or College that you are interested in to discuss the process of declaring the major.
- If you would like to learn more about your career interests, abilities, values and talents, visit the MU Career Center. No Appointment is necessary to explore career options with one of our staff members.
- If you would like information about MU majors and degree programs, visit:
- the Degrees, Majors (Degree Programs), Emphasis Areas, Minors and Certificates page in the catalog,
- the MU Majors website.
For additional major and career exploration resources, visit Major & Career Exploration in the catalog.