Dec 05, 2025

2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Classics MA

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

Required Core (12 credits)

CL 527LEC - Hist of Greek Lit 1 Credits: 3
CL 538LEC - Hist of Latin Literature Credits: 3
CL 590LEC - Greek Syntax Stylistics Credits: 3
CL 595LEC - Latin Syntax & Stylistics Credits: 3

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)

CL 810TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Latin Concentration Curriculum

Required Courses (18 credits)

Latin Core (6 credits)

CL 538LEC - Hist of Latin Literature Credits: 3
CL 595LEC - Latin Syntax & Stylistics Credits: 3

Latin Seminars (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

CL 543LEC - Reading Latin Literature Credits: 3
CL 708SEM - Latin Literature Credits: 3

Roman History (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CL 512SEM - End of Rome & Birth of Euro Credits: 3
CL 540LEC - Pompeii Credits: 3
CL 712SEM - Roman History Credits: 3

Culture or History of Greece (3 credits)

Select 1 course from:

CL 506SEM - Problems in Greek Arch Credits: 3
CL 527LEC - Hist of Greek Lit 1 Credits: 3
CL 544LEC - Reading Greek Literature Credits: 3
CL 611SEM - Greek Historiography Credits: 3
CL 707SEM - Greek Literature Credits: 3
CL 711SEM - Greek History Credits: 3

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)

CL 810TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Ancient History Concentration Curriculum

Ancient History Core (9 credits)

HIS 501SEM - Historical Inquiry Credits: 3
CL 805TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 6 x2

Select Two Semesters of Greek or Latin (6 credits)

Greek

Select 2 from:

CL 527LEC - Hist of Greek Lit 1 Credits: 3
CL 544LEC - Reading Greek Literature Credits: 3
CL 590LEC - Greek Syntax Stylistics Credits: 3
CL 611SEM - Greek Historiography Credits: 3
CL 707SEM - Greek Literature Credits: 3
CL 711SEM - Greek History Credits: 3
CL 800TUT - Readings in Greek & Latin Credits: 1 - 4
CL 805TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 6

OR Latin

Select 2 from:

CL 538LEC - Hist of Latin Literature Credits: 3
CL 543LEC - Reading Latin Literature Credits: 3
CL 595LEC - Latin Syntax & Stylistics Credits: 3
CL 708SEM - Latin Literature Credits: 3
CL 712SEM - Roman History Credits: 3
CL 800TUT - Readings in Greek & Latin Credits: 1 - 4
CL 805TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 6

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)

CL 810TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Advanced knowledge of and ability to read Latin and Greek (or Latin only for the Latin M.A.)

2) Reading knowledge of one modern language (French, German, Italian)

3) Broad-based knowledge of the ancient literatures, ancient history, and material culture

4) Application of these skills to the acquisition of specific knowledge and research experience in selected areas

5) Employment, at an advanced level, of research methods, databases, and other tools appropriate to current expectations within the classics discipline

SED Statement

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