The student must follow a program of study approved by an adviser, including graduate courses totaling a minimum of 30 credits, distributed as follows. Required courses:

Latin Rhetoric and Stylistics (CLAS 70200) or Greek Rhetoric and Stylistics (CLAS 70100)
Proseminar in Classical Studies (CLAS 80100)
Four courses in either Latin or Greek
Four courses relevant to classical studies from any of the following programs: Art
History, Comparative Literature, History, MALS, Philosophy, or four courses in the other ancient language.

Upon completion of course requirements, the student must pass a comprehensive examination. Part of this comprehensive examination will test the student’s ability to translate into English selected passages of either Latin or ancient Greek; the second part is a written examination in either Latin or Greek literature or a written examination in either Roman or Greek history.

The final requirement for the degree is a capstone project approved by a designated faculty committee. Examples include a thesis, website, video, or blog. The student must maintain matriculation while completing the project. Note: Students who express an interest in applying to Ph.D. programs in classics or ancient history upon graduation are advised to take courses in both ancient languages, to write a thesis and to achieve a reading knowledge of German and either Italian or French. Students who express an interest in applying to Ph.D. programs in archaeology are advised to take courses in archaeology, art history, and history and to pursue opportunities to do fieldwork during the summer.

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