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.
Financial Assistance
The department has a number of fully funded teaching assistantships, which provide tuition assistance and a stipend for living expenses. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies or the department chair for details. Additional funding is also available for study abroad, conference travel, and other activities.
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 | Summer Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | |||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | August 21, 2026 | January 16, 2026 | N/A |
| International Applicants | |||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas immigrants | March 13, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | N/A |
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 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 |
| Wasdin | Katherine | Full Member | B.A., Brown University, 2003; Ph.D., Yale University, 2009 | Associate Professor, Classics Affiliate Associate Professor, Women's Studies |