The M.A. in Classics is designed for students who want to teach Latin or who want to prepare to enter a doctoral program in classics or a related field. Students can concentrate in Latin, Greek, or both, and students write a final thesis.
This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Classics AB (Classical Culture)/Classics MA (Classical Culture) Classics AB (Greek and Latin)/Classics MA (Greek and Latin) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu
Director of Graduate Studies Jordan Pickett, Assistant Professor Jordan.pickett@uga.edu 812-391-2174 Graduate Program Administrator Grace McGibney, Student Services Paraprofessional Grace.mcgibney@uga.edu 706-542-7978 www.classics.uga.edu
36 hours
Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Three Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA.) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in Classics (e.g. coursework in Classics, work experience, research experience, publications, or presentations) International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is January 15 for the following fall
| CLAS 7010 | Scholarly Research and Writing Methods | 2 |
| CLAS 8000 | Proseminar in Classics: Bibliography and Methods of Research | 1 |
| GRSC 7001 | GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar | 1 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| CLAS 7300 | Master's Thesis | 1-9 |
| GREK 7300 | Master's Thesis | 1-9 |
| LATN 7300 | Master's Thesis | 1-9 |
Area of Emphasis in Classical Culture
Choose 9 credit hour(s) from the following:
CLAS 6000-level or higher courses
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
CLAS 8000-level or higher courses
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
| GREK 6300 | Intensive Translation I | 3 |
| GREK 6400 | Intensive Translation II | 3 |
| LATN 6500 | Intensive Translation I | 3 |
| LATN 6600 | Intensive Translation II | 3 |
GREK 8000-level courses
LATN 8000-level courses
Choose 15 credit hour(s) from the following:
GREK 6000-level or above courses
LATN 6000-level or above courses
Classical Culture 6000-level or above courses
6000-level or above courses in related fields
Area of Emphasis in Greek and Latin
| LATN 7770 | Latin Teaching Apprenticeship | 1-3 |
Choose 15 credit hour(s) from the following:
GREK 6000-level or above courses
LATN 6000-level or above courses
Classical Culture 6000-level or above courses
6000-level or above courses in related fields
Choose 3 credit hour(s) from the following:
CLAS seminar courses
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| GREK 6300 | Intensive Translation I | 3 |
| GREK 6400 | Intensive Translation II | 3 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| LATN 6500 | Intensive Translation I | 3 |
| LATN 6600 | Intensive Translation II | 3 |
Choose 3 course(s) from the following:
8000-level seminars (2 in one language, 1 in the other)
Area of Emphasis in Latin
| LATN 7770 | Latin Teaching Apprenticeship | 1-3 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| LATN 6500 | Intensive Translation I | 3 |
| LATN 6600 | Intensive Translation II | 3 |
Choose 2 course(s) from the following:
LATN 8000-level seminar courses
Choose 3 credit hour(s) from the following:
CLAS 8000-level seminar courses
Choose 15 credit hour(s) from the following:
GREK 6000-level or above courses
LATN 6000-level or above courses
Classical Culture 6000-level or above courses
6000-level or above courses in related fields
Area of Emphasis in Greek
| LATN 7770 | Latin Teaching Apprenticeship | 1-3 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| GREK 6300 | Intensive Translation I | 3 |
| GREK 6400 | Intensive Translation II | 3 |
Choose 2 course(s) from the following:
GREK 8000-level seminar courses
Choose 3 credit hour(s) from the following:
CLAS 8000-level seminar courses
Choose 15 credit hour(s) from the following:
GREK 6000-level or above courses
LATN 6000-level or above courses
Classical Culture 6000-level or above courses
6000-level or above courses in related fields
Twelve hours of coursework must be in graduate-only classes (8000-level or 6000-level classes that do not have a 4000-level component).
Demonstrate reading proficiency in French, German, or Italian with one of the following:
1. Earning a grade of "B" or better in the third semester of the beginning language sequence (FREN 2001, GRMN 2001, or ITAL 2001)
2. Earning a grade of "B" or better in the reading knowledge classes (FREN 2500, GRMN 3500, or ITAL equivalent)
3. Earning a grade of "Pass" on the Graduate Translation Exams
4. Proficient use of French, German, or Italian in research papers or thesis
Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.
Our students have won numerous competitive scholarships and other awards and have gone on to excellent jobs in many careers, including teaching at the primary and secondary school levels, and to Ph.D. programs at prestigious universities.
Qualified students will be nominated by the Graduate Program Committee for the Osborne Fellowship and others Jane Mulkey and Rufus King Green Graduate Fellowship in Arts and Humanities LaFleur Scholarship
Students are encouraged to apply to assist the faculty leader on UGA Classics in Rome, an annual study abroad program in Rome. You receive both accommodations and a stipend.
Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. Franklin College (and Graduate School) funding is available to defray travel expenses for students who present.
Areas of Emphasis available in Greek and Latin, Latin, Greek, and Classical Culture.