#  Academics 

 



  [### Undergraduate Programs

 ](/undergraduate)The department offers two concentration tracks, as well as a secondary field and language citations. In conformity with its conviction that Classics lies at the root of many important academic fields, the department welcomes joint concentrations.



 

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  [### Graduate Programs

 ](/graduate)The department offers degrees in seven tracks: ancient history, Byzantine Greek, classical archaeology, classical philology, classical philosophy, medieval Latin, and modern Greek.



 

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  [### Non-Degree Programs

 ](/non-degree-programs)For those not currently wishing to earn a degree, the department participates in programs for both post-baccalaureate students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as offering open enrollment courses both on campus and online.



 

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  [### Courses

 ](/classics-courses)The department offers instruction across the range of Greco-Roman civilization from the Bronze Age through Byzantium and medieval Europe to modern Greece, and in all major areas, including language, linguistics, literature, archaeology, history, philosophy, and religion.



 

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  [### Study Abroad & Other Opportunities

 ](/study-abroad)Students may earn credit not only for programs affiliated with the College, but also non-affiliated programs that are approved for credit. Term time and summer programs in the Classics, as well as summer internships are available.



 

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 ### Prizes

Various prizes are awarded by competition annually to both [undergraduates](/prizes-undergraduate "Undergraduate Prizes") and [graduate students](/prizes-graduate "Prizes"), or to graduating seniors by vote of the faculty.



 

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