The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Classical Studies offers students who have completed a Bachelor's degree the opportunity to achieve the fluency in reading ancient Greek and Latin required to pursue graduate study in Classics or related fields such as ancient history, archaeology, art history, philosophy, theology, or medieval studies. Coursework at the post-baccalaureate level also introduces some of the scholarship of Classical texts in which graduate study engages. Post-baccalaureate students become able to clarify their professional goals while they sharpen their technical skills and become better qualified to advance on the path they choose.
Linguistic preparation is a critical factor in students' success in the early years of their graduate programs. Committed and otherwise well-qualified students who have been able to begin serious language study only toward the end of their undergraduate careers face a competitive disadvantage. The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is a credential with which to surmount it.
Loyola's program is shaped in terms of competence attained, rather than a fixed period of study. Our program will meet you where you are in your own career of study, and work with you to bring your skills and knowledge up to the next stage.
Curriculum
The Post-Baccalaureate Classical Studies Certificate has three tracks: Greek and Latin, Greek, or Latin. Each option requires 6 courses (18 credit hours) to complete.
Greek and Latin Track
The certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete two semesters totaling 18 "target" credit-hours at the 300-level in both Classical languages with a GPA of 3.0 in the program: "target" study in these two semesters should include at least 6 credit-hours in 300-level ancient Greek author-courses and at least 6 credit-hours in 300-level Latin author-courses. We recognize some students will have attained intermediate or advanced competence in both languages before their post-baccalaureate study and will need only two semesters of target-level work; some may have had the opportunity to become proficient in one Classical language but have weaker preparation in the other; and some may need to begin their study of both languages and will need additional coursework to complete the Certificate. Our program will meet you where you are in your own career of study, and work with you to bring your skills and knowledge up to the next stage.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Greek Track
The certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete two semesters totaling 18 "target" credit-hours at the 300-level in Greek with a GPA of 3.0 in the program: "target" study in these two semesters should include at least 6 credit-hours in 300-level ancient Greek author-courses and 6 credit-hours in composition or directed studies. We recognize some students will have attained intermediate or advanced competence in Greek before their post-baccalaureate study and will need only two semesters of target-level work, others may need more time; Our program will meet you where you are in your own career of study, and work with you to bring your skills and knowledge up to the next stage.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Latin Track
The certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete two semesters totaling 18 "target" credit-hours at the 300-level in Latin with a GPA of 3.0 in the program: "target" study in these two semesters should include at least 6 credit-hours in 300-level ancient Latin author-courses, and 6 credit-hours in composition or directed studies. We recognize some students will have attained intermediate or advanced competence in Latin before their post-baccalaureate study and will need only two semesters of target-level work, others may need more time; Our program will meet you where you are in your own career of study, and work with you to bring your skills and knowledge up to the next stage.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Course descriptions for Undergraduate Classical Studies courses can be found here and for Graduate Classical Studies courses can be found here.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Greek and Latin Track
Plan of Study Grid
| Year One |
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| Fall |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| Spring |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| | Total Hours | 18 |
Greek Track
Plan of Study Grid
| Year One |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
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3 |
| 1 |
3 |
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3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| Spring |
|---|
|
3 |
| 1 |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| | Total Hours | 18 |
Latin Track
Plan of Study Grid
| Year One |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
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3 |
| 1 |
3 |
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3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| Spring |
|---|
|
3 |
| 1 |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| | Total Hours | 18 |
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.
