The Ancient World Studies microcredential provides individuals with skills and knowledge necessary to understand and critically evaluate ancient cultures around the world, including the interpretation of primary written sources, artistic works, and archaeological materials. The microcredential is designed to provide students with a diversity of experience in disciplinary approaches to the ancient human past across archaeology, art history, and history.
Individuals who complete the microcredential may apply the coursework towards electives in the Geography, History, or Art major or minor; the Anthropology or Art History minor; or towards an Integrated Studies major.
Choose 3 credit hours (one course) from each department for a total of 9 credit hours. A grade of "C" or higher is required for each course. Special Topics courses and Advanced Seminars may be applied with permission depending on the subject matter offered in a given semester.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one Archaeology course: | ||
| AN 320 | Archaeology of the Vikings | 3 |
| AN 344 | Principles of Archaeology | 3 |
| AN 349 | Archaeology of Mesoamerica | 3 |
| AN 410 | Archaeological Field School | 3 |
| AN 413 | Laboratory Techniques in Archaeology | 3 |
| AN 490 | Advanced Seminar in Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| Select one Art History course: | ||
| ART 395 | Non-Western Art (WI) 1 | 3 |
| ART 377 | Ancient and Classical Art and Visual Culture of the Mediterranean (WI) | 3 |
| ART 378 | Medieval Art and Visual Culture (WI) | 3 |
| ART 439 | Special Topics in Art History 1 | 3 |
| Select one History course: | ||
| HY 300 | Topics in History 1 | 3 |
| HY 301 | History of England to 1689 | 3 |
| HY 310 | Reacting to the Past 1 | 3 |
| HY 332 | Russian History through the Revolutions of 1917 | 3 |
| HY 395 | Europe in the Middle Ages 476-1300 | 3 |
| HY 400 | Europe in the High Middle Ages: Renaissance and Reformation, 1300-1648 | 3 |
| HY 401 | Ancient Greece | 3 |
| HY 403 | Ancient Rome | 3 |
| HY 407 | Warfare in the Ancient World | 3 |
| HY 408 | Ancient History | 3 |
| HY 424 | Byzantine Empire | 3 |
| HY 446 | American Indian History to 1840 | 3 |
| HY 478 | East Asian History | 3 |
| HY 490 | History of Religions | 3 |
| HY 493 | History of Christianity I | 3 |
1Depending on Topic