Applicants may be admitted to either the two-year MA program or the one-year advanced-standing option, depending on their level of preparation. At the time of application, students are encouraged to indicate their preference for one of the two fields offered: 1) Ancient History and Material Culture or 2) Greek and Roman Literature and Culture. The MA program may be taken on a part-time basis.
MA Program (Two-Year)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Classics' additional admission requirements stated below.
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Successful completion of an appropriate bachelor's program in classics or a related field, with at least a B+ average in the final year.
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The equivalent of three years of training in either Greek or Latin and demonstrated excellence in the study of Greek and Roman history and material culture is recommended.
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Students who are otherwise qualified but who lack the required amount of training in Greek and Latin or in ancient history and material culture should consult with the department about further preparation.
Completion Requirements
The two-year MA program consists of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator, which includes a 1.0 FCE Graduate Research Paper (CLA2000Y), and completion of the sight translation examination. Students normally complete 3.0 FCEs in Year 1 and 3.0 FCEs in Year 2.
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 6.0 FCEs as follows:
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CLA2000Y Graduate Research Paper completed by May of Year 2 with a minimum grade of B. Progress is assessed at the end of the Fall session with an interim pass/fail mark. Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor for CLA2000Y and works independently on the preparation of a research paper (about 8,000 words long). The Graduate Research Paper is assessed by a committee of two faculty members, including the advisor.
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CLA3020Y Ancient History Methods Course.
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The remaining 4.0 FCEs are electives selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator as follows:
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0.5 FCE selected from GRK1000H or LAT1000H, or one or more CLA1300-series courses may be recommended for students with less language preparation. Placement in Greek and Latin courses is based upon an ungraded diagnostic exam taken upon entry.
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3.5 FCEs selected from the CLA1300-level series, CLA5000-level series, GRK/LAT1000, the GRK/LAT1800-level series, MAC1000H, or MAC2000H. Students may take courses from outside the department with the Graduate Coordinator's approval.
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Students may, but are not required to, take the methodology courses outside their field.
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Sight translation examination. Completion in either Greek or Latin with a minimum grade of B–.
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
MA Program (One-Year Advanced-Standing Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Classics' additional admission requirements stated below.
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Successful completion of an appropriate bachelor's program in classics or a related field, with at least a B+ average in the final year.
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The equivalent of three years of training in either Greek or Latin and demonstrated excellence in the study of Greek and Roman history and material culture is recommended.
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Students who are otherwise qualified but who lack the required amount of training in Greek and Latin or in ancient history and material culture should consult with the department about further preparation.
Completion Requirements
The one-year MA program consists of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator, which includes a 1.0 FCE Graduate Research Paper (CLA2000Y), and completion of the sight translation examination.
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 FCEs as follows:
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CLA2000Y Graduate Research Paper completed by May with a minimum grade of B. Progress is assessed at the end of the Fall session with an interim pass/fail mark. Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor for CLA2000Y and works independently on the preparation of a research paper (about 8,000 words long). The Graduate Research Paper is assessed by a committee of two faculty members, including the advisor.
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CLA3020Y Ancient History Methods Course.
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The remaining 2.0 FCEs are electives selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator as follows:
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0.5 FCE selected from GRK1000H or LAT1000H, or one or more CLA1300-series courses may be recommended for students with less language preparation. Placement in Greek and Latin courses is based upon an ungraded diagnostic exam taken upon entry.
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1.5 FCEs selected from the CLA1300-level series, CLA5000-level series, GRK/LAT1000, the GRK/LAT1800-level series, MAC1000H, or MAC2000H. Students may take courses from outside the department with the Graduate Coordinator's approval.
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Students may, but are not required to, take the methodology courses outside their field.
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Sight translation examination. Completion in either Greek or Latin with a minimum grade of B–.
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time