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A Field Guide

for Undergraduate Students

A resource guide for current and prospective students

in the Arts & Humanities at UC Berkeley

A Field Guide

for Undergraduate Students

A resource guide for current and prospective students

in the Arts & Humanities at UC Berkeley

Welcome to the Arts

& Humanities!

Welcome to UC Berkeley’s Division of Arts & Humanities, where

your choice to study in any one of our departments will mark the

beginning of an extraordinary journey in research, discovery, and global

engagement. Our top-ranked departments, led by award-winning

faculty who are leaders in their ﬁelds, oer you the chance to delve

into the critical questions shaping our world today. Through close

collaboration — in classes, seminars, and ﬁeld work — you will develop

the critical thinking, communication, and interpretive skills that are

essential for navigating the complexities of our global society. In an era

where career paths are ever-changing, your education here will prepare

you to adapt, innovate, and lead in any ﬁeld you choose to pursue.

As you join our academic community, you will immerse yourself in

research and vibrant discussions that challenge you to think creatively

and push boundaries. Whether you take a small, hands-on research

seminar, help to curate a museum exhibition, learn a new language,

study abroad — know that you are in the right place to explore your

passions and develop a future that aligns with your aspirations.

We hope to welcome you to the division and to see how you will

excel in your studies and make a lasting impact on our campus

and beyond. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Get to know what is possible by scanning through this

booklet — learn about what to major and/or minor in, see what

students and faculty say, learn how to get started, and explore

your possibilities outside of the division and campus.

A&H By the Numbers

53%

Transfer Majors

Languages

Majors

Departments

Minors

Research Centers

& Programs

250+

Faculty

1900+

Undergraduates

Department of Ancient Greek & Roman Studies

dagrs.berkeley.edu

dagrs@berkeley.edu

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies

The Ancient Greek & Roman Studies (AGRS) major is an opportunity to

explore Mediterranean antiquity in the company of a diverse cohort

of undergraduates. AGRS professors are renowned for innovative

scholarship and dedication to undergraduate teaching. Students

explore multiple disciplines within the ancient Mediterranean world,

including archaeology, literature, philosophy, and many more. The

major can be completed in English or include the study of Greek

and/or Latin language. Students develop their own personalized

program of study in close consultation with our advising team.

“An AGRS major is a chance to go deep into the study of

ancient Greece and Rome. It'll change your perspective on

ancient texts, myths, histories and objects, and it will also

push you to think harder about the relationship between

antiquity and the modern world.”

-Duncan MacRae, Associate Professor of Ancient Greek

& Roman Studies

“The [department’s] courses push

you to explore, be creative, and

interpret… Also, they have the

best professors.”

Jake Quinn, AGRS Alum

Get started by exploring these classes

• AGRS 10A and 10B: Greek and Roman Civilization

• AGRS 17A and 17B: Greek and Roman Archaeology

Get involved and build community

• Berkeley Undergraduate Journal of Classics

• Classical Forum

• Summer Field School in Greece with the Nemea Center

for Classical Archaeology

Use your skills

Check out what our majors have done ater graduation!

• Assistant Curator, Art Institute of Chicago

• Conservator, SF Art Conservation

• Latin Teacher, Paciﬁc Boychoir Academy

• Senior Specialist, Charles Schwab

• Systems Analyst, Pixar

• PhD programs in Art and Archaeology, Classics, and Philosophy

Department of Art Practice

art.berkeley.edu/major

Art Practice

The Art Practice Department has a ﬁne arts focus that requires

rigorous studio work and critical thinking of all its majors. Our areas

of studio concentration include: painting, drawing, printmaking,

sculpture, ceramics, digital photography, installation, performance,

social practice, and video. Students develop a cross-media

understanding of ﬁne art practices in a global context and gain

valuable experience for a wide range of professional careers

within contemporary art and culture. 2D, 3D, and time-based studio

courses, research seminars, and professional development courses

provide essential skills within conceptual and critical frameworks.

“Art does not supply easy answers, and yet it plays a crucial

role in how we act in and with the world.”

-Al-an deSouza, Professor of Photography