Prospective Students - Graduate

Classics

Areas of Study and Research

In the classics program students can explore studies in Greek and Latin languages and literatures, ancient history, and ancient art and archeology. The MA program offers concentrations in Greek, Latin, classical antiquity, classical art and archeology, and the teaching of Latin, while the PhD is offered in classics.

Degrees Offered

MA
Requires a minimum of 30 course credits of graduate course work (5000 level and above) with a thesis, or 30 course credits without a thesis.

PhD
Requires a minimum of 42 semester hours of graduate course work, 5000 level and above, including four graduate seminars (one each in Greek and Latin), two courses in ancient history, one course in Greek and Latin prose, composition, and courses in a special field; 30 hours of dissertation credit; and reading knowledge of German and one other modern language (usually French or Italian). Up to 21 semester hours of graduate credit from other institutions may be transferred.

Admission

Graduate School Minimum Admissions Standards
Individual graduate departments may have additional or more restrictive standards by which they evaluate graduate applicants. However, the Graduate School at CU-Boulder has established minimum standards for graduate admission. Applicants must:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
   
2. Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s scholastic record.
   
3. Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field.
   
4. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average. Note: Applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard may still secure regular admission if they have completed 9 semester hours of relevant graduate course work with at least a 3.25 average.

Classics Admissions Requirements
Applicants must:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
2. Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation.
4. Submit a writing sample as well as a statement of purpose with their applications.

Minimum Standards for Applicants
GRE test scores are required.

Financial Support Available
The department appoints graduate teaching assistants at the 25%, 33.3%, and 45% level.

Application Information and Deadlines   Fall admission Yes Application deadline April 1 International application deadline April 1 Financial assistance application deadline January 2   Spring admission Yes Application deadline November 1 International application deadline October 1   Summer admission No

Contact Information

University of Colorado at Boulder
Department of Classics
Humanities 340
248 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0248
Phone: 303-492-6257
Fax: 303-492-1026
e-mail: classics@colorado.edu
web site: www.colorado.edu/Classics/