The Letters (B.A.) at the University of Oklahoma offers you a traditional liberal arts education designed to cultivate cultivated intelligence, good judgment, and artistic expression. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students passionate about preserving and promoting the study of Greco-Roman antiquity, its languages, literature, history, and philosophy, and understanding its enduring influence on the modern world. You will explore foundational subjects like English composition, U.S. history, American federal government, and various sciences and arts, building a broad intellectual base essential for adaptability and critical thinking in diverse professional settings.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, guiding you through a progressive curriculum that includes language acquisition, major electives in history, literature, and philosophy, and general education requirements. You will engage with subjects ranging from beginning and intermediate languages to upper-division arts and humanities, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of classical studies. Upon graduation, you will possess the analytical and communication skills necessary to pursue a variety of career paths or further academic study, prepared to adapt and excel in your chosen field.