New M.A. Track in Classical Art & Archaeology:

This new track in the Classics department affords a comprehensive and rigorous training in the art, architecture, and archaeology of the ancient and classical worlds. Emphasis is placed both on learning the material culture and aesthetics of Egypt, the Near East, Greece, and Rome, and on becoming conversant with modern historiographic and theoretical approaches to the ancient world. We are committed to interdisciplinary approaches and encourage work in related departments such as Art History, History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, and Comparative Literature. Courses in the ancient languages are required as a major component of working as an archaeologist in these historical eras. This track will prepare students for further work in many fields, including Museum Studies and doctoral work in Classical Art & Archaeology.

Plan I:

At least 6 credit hours of graduate-level Greek or Latin.

At least 15 credit hours of graduate-level courses in ancient, classical, and/or medieval art and archaeology. At least 3 credit hours must be at the 5000-level or above (not 4000/5000), and at least 3 credit hours must be a pre-approved non-classical graduate-level course.

3-6 credit hours are open to the choice of the candidate.

3-6 credit hours will be devoted to the writing of an M.A. thesis.

Candidates must pass written and oral examinations in the fields of Greek art and archaeology and Roman art and archaeology. The written exams will include slide identifications and essay questions, based on candidates' course work and the reading lists. The oral exams will explore further aspects of candidates' understanding of theories, methods, and material culture, based primarily on the thesis.

Plan II:

At least 6 credit hours of graduate-level Greek or Latin.

At least 18 credit hours of graduate-level courses in ancient, classical, and/or medieval art and archaeology. At least 3 credit hours must be at the 5000-level or above (not 4000/5000), and at least 3 credit hours must be a pre-approved non-classical graduate-level course.

6 credit hours are open to the choice of the candidate.

Candidates must pass written and oral examinations in the fields of Greek art and archaeology and Roman art and archaeology. The written exams will include slide identifications and essay questions, based on candidates' course work and the reading lists. The oral exams will explore further aspects of candidates' understanding of theories, methods, and material culture, based primarily on course work.