Classics Degree Requirements
The Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts offers both the Master of Arts in Classics
and the Master of Classics. Rigorous in its immersion in linguistics, the degree requires
at least five courses in one or both languages at the graduate level. Supplementary
courses may be taken outside of those taught by the Classics Department, wherein the
reading is done in English, but are appropriate for students who desire to expand
their acquaintance with classical texts.
Master of Arts in Classics: 30 credit hours
24 credit hours: coursework
Courses must be completed at the 5000 level or above. Reading knowledge of one or
both languages sufficient to do work at the 5000 level is prerequisite.
At least 15 credit hours must be in Greek or Latin courses or both; nine may be in
related fields wherein the reading is done in translation.
The thesis requirement comprises 6 credit hours.
The comprehensive exam must be passed before submitting a thesis proposal.
Master of Classics: 30 credit hours
30 credit hours: coursework
Courses must be completed at the 5000 level or above. Reading knowledge of one or
both languages sufficient to do work at the 5000 level is prerequisite.
At least 15 credit hours must be in Greek or Latin courses or both; nine may be in
related fields wherein the reading is done in translation.
Comprehensive examination must passed in the final semester before the degree is granted.
Additional Stipulations
- Time limit: all requirements ordinarily must be met within six years of a student's
initial registration in course work, excluding leaves of absence.
- Transfer credits: up to nine credit hours of graduate work done at other institutions
may be accepted for transfer after a student has completed at least nine credit hours
at UD.
- For students with no prior knowledge of a classical language, completion of the elementary
and intermediate courses in at least one language will be necessary. The Summer Classical Languages Institute is designed to enable students to meet this requirement quickly.
