Overview

Classics and Classical Studies from Whitman College draws on the offerings of the departments of classics, history, philosophy, politics, and rhetoric.

The Classics Major at the Whitman College emphasizes the study of both classical languages, requiring at least three years of one language and two of the other, supported by additional coursework in ancient civilization and history. The Classics Major requires a senior thesis which includes working with ancient texts in their original languages.

Learning Goals

Major-Specific Areas of Knowledge

Graduating Classics majors will be able to use original language materials in both Latin and Greek in their development of arguments and analyses.

Though a student may have greater familiarity with either the Greek or the Roman culture, all graduating Classics majors will be able to use materials from the other of the two cultures in developing an argument about the classical world.

Accreditation

Whitman College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Studies

Latin

Greek

Art History

History

Ancient Mythology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Common Application

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$50 application fee (Application fees are waived for all applicants who apply before Dec. 1)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66050 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66050 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

66050 USD / year

≈ 66050 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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Learning Goals

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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