Apr 28, 2024

2023-2024 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

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
CL 722SEM - Latin Epigraphy 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
CL 730SEM - Roman Ostia 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
CL 721SEM - Greek Epigraphy 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

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

Program Contact

Alison Blaszak
338 Academic Center
Buffalo, NY 14261
Email: ablaszak@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-0466
Fax: 716-645-2225

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.

Classics MA

General Concentration Curriculum

Required Core (12 credits)

Electives & Culminating Experience (18 credits)

Electives (12-18 credits)

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

Total Credit Hours: 30

Latin Concentration Curriculum

Required Courses (18 credits)

Latin Core (6 credits)

Latin Seminars (6 credits)

Roman History (3 credits)

Culture or History of Greece (3 credits)

Electives & Culminating Experience (12 credits)

Elective Courses (6-12)

Culminating Experience (0-6 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 30

Ancient History Concentration Curriculum

Ancient History Core (9 credits)

Select Two Semesters of Greek or Latin (6 credits)

Greek

OR Latin

Electives & Culminating Experience (15 credits)

Culminating Experience (0-6 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 30

Instruction Method

Full/Part Time Options

Time-To-Degree

Application Fee

Admission Test**

Program Contact

SED Statement

Required Courses (15 credits)