Classics (CLAS)
Graduate Degree Program
College: Arts and Humanities
Abstract
The Department of Classics offers a graduate program of study with specializations in Latin or in Latin and Greek, leading to the Master of Arts degree. The program provides students with advanced study of Latin and/or Greek language and literature in the context of a broader and deeper understanding of Greek and Roman culture and civilization. Students choose one of two tracks toward the degree: Latin, or Latin and Greek. Students are required to take advanced language courses, but also have the option to take a course in related disciplines outside of the Classics Department. Potential applicants should be aware that they will not be admitted unless they have reached the advanced undergraduate level in at least one, or preferably both, of the classical languages, Latin and ancient Greek. Our graduates pursue a variety of careers: some go on to doctoral programs in Classics, ancient history, art history, or archaeology; some find positions in secondary education; and some have sought careers outside of Classics.
Financial Assistance
The department has a number of fully funded teaching assistantships, which provide tuition remission and a stipend for living expenses. Contact the graduate director or the department chair for details.
Contact
Francisco Barrenechea
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Classics
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.8670
Email: fbarrene@umd.edu
Website: http://www.classics.umd.edu
Courses: CLAS GREK LATN
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- CV/Resume
- Supplementary Application
- Writing Sample
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
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | ||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | August 16, 2024 | January 12, 2024 |
| International Applicants | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas immigrants | March 15, 2024 | September 29, 2023 |
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Program Website: classics.umd.edu
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying
The Washington-Baltimore region boasts a number of outstanding libraries related to classics: the Center for Hellenic Studies, Dumbarton Oaks, and the Library of Congress are all located in Washington, D.C. The Eisenhower Library is located in Baltimore, on the campus of Johns Hopkins University.
| Last Name | First/Middle Name | Graduate Faculty Status | Academic Credentials | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adler | Eric | Full Member | B.A., Connecticut College, 1995; M.A.,SUNY Buffalo,1998; Ph.D., Duke University, 2005. | Chair, Classics Associate Professor, Classics |
| Barrenechea | Francisco | Full Member | B.A., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, 1996; M.A., Columbia University, 1999; Ph.D., Columbia University, 2005 | Associate Professor, Classics Affiliate Associate Professor, Comparative Literature Graduate Director, Classics |
| Bravo III | Jorge J. | Full Member | A.B., Princeton University, 1990; M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1996; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2006 | Associate Professor, Classics |
| Bucher | Gregory | Full Member | B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1987; Ph.D., Brown University, 1997 | Senior Lecturer, Classics |
| Graf | Chiara | Full Member | B.A., University of Chicago, 2013; Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2020 | Assistant Professor, Classics |
| Osorio | Peter | Full Member | B.A., Dartmouth College, 2012; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2020 | Assistant Professor, Classics |
| Wasdin | Katherine | Full Member | B.A., Brown University, 2003; M.Phil., Yale University, 2007; Ph.D., Yale University, 2009 | Assistant Professor, Classics |