这首曲目提供了机会，可以通过使用多种解释方法，持续而集中地询问古代地中海的历史，文学和文化，以及古典古代对后来时期的影响。与部门代表和/或教师顾问协作确定每个学生的特定课程。重点可以放在特定的学科领域（例如古代政治）或要从多个角度探索的特定时期（例如罗马帝国的历史，文学和艺术）。每个课程都必须有一个方法论部分，旨在向学生介绍适合于学生特殊兴趣的分析技术。这部分内容通过两个比较或方法论课程来满足，它们的主题主要与古典世界有关。这些课程是由每个学生在与教职顾问和/或部门代表协商后选择的，并且必须由部门代表预先
The Classical Studies program offers the opportunity for sustained and focused inquiry into the history, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean, as well as the impact of classical antiquity on later periods by using a variety of interpretative methods. The program offers students maximum flexibility to chart their course through departmental and related offerings. The particular program for each student is determined in collaboration with the DUS, and should be coherent and lead to viable research projects. Whatever the individual focus, each student's program must contain eight courses at the 200-level or above (with limited exceptions as described below), including two at the 300-level, plus the Junior Seminar.