Classics (CLAS)

Abstract

The Department of Classics offers a graduate program of study with specializations in Latin or Latin and Greek, leading to the Master of Arts degree. The program provides students with advanced study of the Latin and/or Greek languages and literatures in the context of a broader and deeper knowledge and understanding of Greek and Roman culture and civilization. In addition to advanced courses in language, each student will be required to take coursework in related disciplines outside of the Classics Department. Some individual programs may require more than 30 hours. Students may choose one of two tracks toward the degree: Latin or Latin and Greek.

Admissions Information

In addition to the general requirements for admission established by the Graduate School (see "General Information" section in this catalog), applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in translating the ancient language(s) at the advanced undergraduate level.

Application Deadlines

Fall

Spring

Domestic Applicants:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Domestic Applicant Deadlines

Applications must be received by August 15 (February 1 preferred) .

Applications must be received by November 15 (August 1 preferred) .

International Applicants:
Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials

IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.

Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas

February 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1

June 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants

May 1
If Domestic Deadline is after May 1

October 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials

May 15
If Domestic Deadline is after May 15

October 31
If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Application Requirements

No Test
3 Letters of Recommendation
Writing Sample

	Fall	Spring
Domestic Applicants: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Domestic Applicant Deadlines	Applications must be received by August 15 (February 1 preferred) .	Applications must be received by November 15 (August 1 preferred) .

International Applicants: Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.
Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas	February 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1	June 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants	May 1 If Domestic Deadline is after May 1	October 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials	May 15 If Domestic Deadline is after May 15	October 31 If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Latin program requires a minimum of 30 hours of approved coursework, which can include six credit hours of thesis research. Six credits of Latin may be taken at the 400 or 600 level. An additional twelve credits of Latin must be in courses at the 600 level or higher. Six credits must be from courses in a related field such as classical civilization, Latin pedagogy, art and archaeology, history, linguistics, philosophy, or any other approved allied course. These courses must be taken at the 400 level or higher. The final six credits may be taken as thesis credits or as two additional 600 level Latin courses. Students must take LATN 4/672 (Historical Development of the Latin Language) and any two of the following: LATN 4/620, 4/622, 4/623, 4/624, 4/630.

The Latin and Greek program requires a minimum of 33 hours of approved coursework, which can include six credits of thesis research. Three credits in the major language, e.g. Latin, may be taken at the 400 or 600 level. Fifteen additional hours in the major language must be at the 600 level or higher. Six credits in the minor language, e.g. Greek, may be at the 400 or 600 level. Six additional hours in the minor language must at the 600 level or higher. Three credits must be from a course in a related field such as classical civilization, Latin pedagogy, art and archaeology, history, linguistics, philosophy, or any other approved allied course. This course must be taken at the 400 level or higher. The final six credits may be taken as thesis credits or as two additional 600 level courses in the major language. Students choosing Latin as their major language must take LATN 4/672 (Historical Development of the Latin Language) and any two of the following: LATN 4/620, 4/622, 4/623, 4/624, 4/630.

Facilities and Special Resources

The Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area boasts of several outstanding classical libraries. Located in Washington, D.C., are the Center for Hellenic Studies, the Byzantine Library of Dumbarton Oaks, and the Library of Congress. Students may also use the Eisenhower Library on the campus of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Financial Assistance

Teaching assistantships are available for outstanding applicants.

Contact Information

For more specific information on the program, please call or write:

Prof. Judith P. Hallett, Director of Graduate Studies
2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland,
College Park
MD 20742
Telephone: (301) 405-2024
Fax: 301-314-9084
jeph@umd.edu

http://www.classics.umd.edu/