Oct 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Classics MA


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The Department of Classics offers graduate courses in Greek and Latin languages, Greco-Roman history, and classical archaeology. MA students choose one of three concentrations: classics (for students with an advanced level of Latin and Greek), ancient history (emphasis on ancient history and material culture) and the MA in Latin (for students with an advanced level of Latin who are preparing to teach Latin in secondary schools or to apply for a PhD program in classics).

General Concentration Curriculum


Electives & Culminating Experience (18 credits)


Electives (12-18 credits)


Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours. 

  • Choose 12-18 credits from all graduate level Classics (CL) courses. 

Culminating Experience: Exam or Project (0-6 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Latin Concentration Curriculum


Required Courses (18 credits)


Latin Seminars (6 credits)


Select 2 from:

Roman History (3 credits)


Select 1 from:

Electives & Culminating Experience (12 credits)


Elective Courses (6-12)


The number of elective credits needed will vary depending on culminating experience selected. Select number of elective credits to reach minimum 30 credits required for degree. 

  • Choose from all Graduate level Classics (CL) Courses.

Culminating Experience (0-6 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Ancient History Concentration Curriculum


Ancient History Core (9 credits)


Select Two Semesters of Greek or Latin (6 credits)


Electives & Culminating Experience (15 credits)


The number of elective credits needed will vary depending on culminating experience selected. Select number of elective credits to reach minimum 30 credits required for degree. 

  • Choose from all Graduate level CL Courses.

Culminating Experience (0-6 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Time-To-Degree


  • 2 Years

Application Fee


  • $75

Admission Test**


  • GRE

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.

Required Courses (15 credits)


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