In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the Department requires:
Master of Arts (thesis-based)
a) Greek and Roman Studies 603, first-year course on research and professional training.
b) Twelve units (2.0 full-course equivalents) of other seminar courses, normally taken in the first year of the program; these may include up to 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) outside the department if appropriate to the area of specialization.
c) Four directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (Greek or Latin 607), normally taken in Fall and Winter Terms of the first and second year (worth 1.5 units or 0.25 full-course equivalent each). Greek or Latin 607 may be replaced with Greek or Latin 602 and/or 604.
d) Reading knowledge of French or German or Italian into English.
e) A thesis of approximately 20,000 words, with oral examination.
Master of Arts (course-based)
a) Greek and Roman Studies 603, first-year course on research and professional training.
b) Twenty-four units (4.0 full-course equivalents) of other seminar courses; these may include up to 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) outside the department if relevant to the student's particular interests in the field.
c) Four courses of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (Greek or Latin 607), normally taken in Fall and Winter Terms of the first and second year (worth 1.5 units or 0.25 full-course equivalent each). Greek or Latin 607 may be replaced with Greek or Latin 602 and/or 604.
d) Reading knowledge of French or German or Italian.
Doctor of Philosophy
a) Greek and Roman Studies 603, first-year course on research and professional training unless already taken at the Master's level.
b) A minimum of 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) of other graduate seminar courses; these may include up to 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) outside the department if appropriate to the area of specialization.
c) Four courses of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (Greek or Latin 607, worth 1.5 units or 0.25 full-course equivalent each). Greek or Latin 607 may be replaced with Greek or Latin 602 and/or 604.
d) Reading knowledge of two of the three following modern languages into English, French, German or Italian.
e) Examination of the Core Reading and Dissertation Reading List (contact the department for further information).
f) A twenty-page dissertation proposal.
g) A Candidacy Exam, which must be passed before 28 months of tenure.
h) A thesis of about 75,000 words, followed by an oral examination.
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