Using the three traditional language arts—the trivium—as its foundation, the classical education minor will enable students to develop a clear picture of what it means to be classically educated. Rather than enforcing ever-changing standards of the teaching profession, this minor will be grounded in the rich heritage of the liberal arts tradition. Through the teacher apprenticeship, it provides opportunities for students who would like classroom teaching experience in a reputable classical school. The minor also provides an alternative path for students who either do not need pedagogical experience to be effective teachers or have no interest in teaching. A student wishing to minor in Classical Education must complete 18 credit hours, as outlined below.

Course Requirements for the Minor in Classical Education

Education 200, Elements of English Grammar, is a prerequisite for the minor. Students may test out of this prerequisite by earning 90 percent or higher on a grammar competency exam.

Required Courses (9 credit hours)

Philosophy 107   Introduction to Logic                       
Speech 290       The Western Tradition of Rhetoric I  
Education 360    Philosophy of Education                

Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

Speech 291       The Western Tradition of Rhetoric II
Speech 310       Argumentation: Theory and Practice
Classics 301      Greek Civilization                          
Classics 302      Roman Civilization                          
Classics 311      Rhetoric and Persuasion in the Ancient World   
Education 444    Explicit Phonics Reading Instruction* 
Education 401    Liberal Arts Teacher Apprenticeship

* Recommended for those interested in elementary-level instruction.