Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations

 BA Degree with a Major in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in ­Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations, students will be able to: 

1. Explain the historical trajectory of at least two of these Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations: Graeco-Roman, Islamic, Jewish, Christian.
2. Identify and explain how cultural, political, intellectual, religious, and other aspects of Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations have affected aspects of contemporary societies.
3. Create convincing arguments about one or more aspects of Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations through the evaluation and critical analysis of textual and material evidence.

​BA Degree with a Major in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations must complete:

• A minimum of 50 courses (30-35 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy major requirements.
• A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 5 courses (55 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.  

Although not required, courses in ancient languages are recommended.

courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

• The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
• $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
• Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
• Recommendation Letters
  • School Counselor
  • Teacher 5
  • Teacher 2
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• International Student Financial Statement
• Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)