Classics (M.A.)
The M.A. in Classics program has been placed on hiatus and will not be accepting applications at this time.
Completion of the M.A. requires one of the following three curriculum options:
Courses for the Latin and Greek concentration
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Classes on Latin and Greek authors 1 | 24 | |
| LATN 5211 | Latin Prose Composition | 3 |
| or CLAS 8841 | Latin Prose Composition | |
| GREK 5211 | Greek Prose Composition | 3 |
| or CLAS 8824 | Greek Prose Composition at CUNY/NYU | |
| Proficiency in a Modern Language | 0 | |
| French for Reading | ||
| Italian for Reading | ||
| Graduate Reading in German I | ||
| GSAS Language Exam 1 (Language Exam) | ||
| Completion of the Latin and Greek Reading List 2 | ||
| CLAS 0936 | Master's Comprehensive Examination 3 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Classes that fulfill these requirements consist of graduate-level (5000+) classes with the subject code LATN, GREK, or CLAS. A list of graduate courses offered in the classics department can be found on our department page, while a list of all courses in Latin and Greek can be found by following the links above.
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Reading materials are used as preparation for the comprehensive examinations. The graduate Classics program readings lists can be found on our page on the Fordham website.
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The student must pass comprehensive examinations in translation and the history of literature. These examinations must only be taken after coursework is finished.
Courses for the Latin concentration
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Classes on Latin authors 1 | 27 | |
| LATN 5211 | Latin Prose Composition | 3 |
| or CLAS 8841 | Latin Prose Composition | |
| Proficiency in a Modern Language | 0 | |
| French for Reading | ||
| Italian for Reading | ||
| Graduate Reading in German I | ||
| GSAS Language Exam 1 (Language Exam) | ||
| Completion of the Latin Reading List 2 | ||
| CLAS 0936 | Master's Comprehensive Examination 3 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Classes that fulfill these requirements consist of graduate-level (5000+) classes with the subject code LATN or CLAS. A list of graduate courses offered in the classics department can be found on our department page, while a list of all courses in Latin can be found by following the links above.
- 2
Reading materials are used as preparation for the comprehensive examinations. The graduate Classics program readings lists can be found on our page on the Fordham website.
- 3
The student must pass comprehensive examinations in translation and the history of literature. These examinations must only be taken after coursework is finished.
Courses for the Greek concentration
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Classes on Greek authors 1 | 27 | |
| GREK 5211 | Greek Prose Composition | 3 |
| or CLAS 8824 | Greek Prose Composition at CUNY/NYU | |
| Proficiency in a Modern Language | 0 | |
| French for Reading | ||
| Italian for Reading | ||
| Graduate Reading in German I | ||
| GSAS Language Exam 1 (Language Exam) | ||
| Completion of the Greek Reading List 2 | ||
| CLAS 0936 | Master's Comprehensive Examination 3 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Classes that fulfill these requirements consist of graduate-level (5000+) classes with the subject code GREK or CLAS. A list of graduate courses offered in the classics department can be found on our department page, while a list of all courses in Greek can be found by following the links above.
- 2
Reading materials are used as preparation for the comprehensive examinations. The graduate Classics program readings lists can be found on our page on the Fordham website.
- 3
The student must pass comprehensive examinations in translation and the history of literature. These examinations must only be taken after coursework is finished.
CIP Code
16.1200 - Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
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