The Department offers several programs of study leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The MA programs are designed to prepare students for future doctoral level work in classical studies or related fields, secondary education, heritage and management. The PhD programs seek to prepare students for careers in research, secondary and university teaching, publishing, state and federal granting agencies, historical preservation.

Information about the individual graduate programs can be found in the menu on this page. Detailed information about the department's graduate programs, requirements, suggested course of studies, policies, reading lists can be found in the Graduate Student Handbook. More information about course offerings and requirements can be also found in the Classics General Bulletin. For questions, please email the Director of Graduate Studies.