The Program
Students will learn to critically analyze texts and material culture by using various theoretical approaches. The program will also stress making ethical use of sources and material artefacts, and proper citations and permission to publish. There’s a broad selection of courses split up by era (Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Republican, Imperial, and Medieval) and genre (Epic, Tragedy, Comedy, History, Satire, Elegaic). In addition we have material culture courses in Art History, Archaeology and Epigraphy.
How to Apply
Interested individuals will need to apply for the program through the School of Graduate Studies, and will be admitted under Plan A (Master’s Thesis).
Application Requirements
- Transcripts
- GPA: 3.5 or higher recommended
- 2-years of college-level Greek or Latin
- GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
Application Deadlines
- May 1 for fall semester enrollment
- November 1 for spring semester enrollment if you are applying for both admission and financial aid consideration
Curriculum Requirements:
M.A. in Classical Studies
- Required Courses:
- CLSC 420: Materials and Methods (3 credit hours)
- CLSC 651: Thesis and presentation (6 credit hours)
- Elective Courses:
- 15 credit hours (5 courses) of any combination of Greek or Latin at the 400-level
- 6 credit hours (2 courses) of Classics courses at the 400-level
Thesis
Students are required to write a substantial, carefully argued, original piece of scholarship that is carefully documented with both primary and secondary sources on a topic in Classics under the direction of a faculty advisor. They will also be required to give an oral presentation and defense of it. As the culminating learning experience, the thesis will give students an opportunity to demonstrate expertise in the chosen area of research.
Medieval Track
- Required Courses:
- CLSC 420: Materials and Methods (3 credit hours)
- CLSC 651: Thesis M.A. (6 credit hours)
- Elective Courses:
- 15 credit hours (5 courses) of any combination of Greek and Latin courses, one of which must be LATN 409 (Medieval Latin)
- 6 credit hours (2 courses) on any subject in Medieval Studies at the 400-level and above
Thesis
Students must write a substantial thesis (at least 12,000 – 13,000 words or approximately 50 pages), carefully argued, original piece of scholarship that is carefully documented with both primary and secondary sources on a topic in Medieval Studies under the direction of a faculty advisor. They will also be required to give an oral presentation and defense of this thesis.