M.A. Degrees
The Department of Classics at the University of Florida offers M.A. degrees in Philology (Greek and Latin), Classical Studies, and in Latin as well as a Master of Latin degree.
Assistantships
Students awarded a TA position receive a stipend plus a full tuition waiver. Students are expected to become Florida residents after one year.
Degree Plans
• The Masters of Arts in Philology and
Classical Studies is recommended for students who plan to continue their
studies
at the doctoral level
•
The Master of Arts in Latin is a thesis degree
designed specifically for students who are aiming toward a career in
secondary teaching, but
who still desire the writing experience and credential that a thesis
provides.
•
The Master of Arts in the Teaching of Latin (MAT) is
recommended for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching and
who want to include
educational courses in their program. This is a non-thesis degree.
•
The Master of Latin degree is designed primarily
for currently employed, and/or certified teaching professionals who
wish to widen their knowledge
of Latin, broaden their education in the field of Classics, and enhance
their professional qualifications. This is a non-thesis degree.
Degree Requirements
(Coursework, Reading List, Exams, Thesis [as specified
by degree plan])
1. Master of Arts in Philology and Classical Studies (thesis)
- Coursework 30 credits, including at least 9 hours at the seminar level [5000/6000]
- Recommended: Proseminar [3 credits]; Greek Tradition [3 credits]; Roman Tradition[3 credits]
- Thesis Research [6 credits]
- Reading Lists in Latin and Greek
- Two Comprehensive Reading Examinations: one in Latin and one in Greek
- Reading
Proficiency in German (At least B grade in the approved German course,
or passing the Departmental exam)
- Thesis
and Oral Defense
2. Master of Arts in Latin (thesis)
- Coursework 30 credits, including at least 9 hours at the seminar level [5000/6000]
- Recommended: Proseminar [3 credits]; Roman Tradition[3 credits]; Latin Prose Composition [3 credits]; Supervised Teaching [3 hours]
- Thesis Research [6 credits]
- Reading List in Latin
- Comprehensive Reading Examination in Latin
- Thesis
and Oral Defense
3. Master of Latin (non-thesis)
- Coursework 30 credits, including at least 9 hours at the seminar level [5000/6000]
- Recommended: Proseminar [3 credits]; Roman Tradition[3 credits]; Latin Prose Composition [3 credits]; Supervised Teaching [3 hours]
- Comprehensive Reading Exam in Latin
- Comprehensive
Written and Oral Exam on Latin Literature and Culture
4. Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Coursework (36 credits: including at least 9 hours at the seminar level [6000]; Proseminar [3 credits]; Latin Composition [3 credits]; and up to 15 credits in departmentally approved educational courses; Supervised Teaching optional but highly recommended [3 hours])
- Reading List in Latin
- Comprehensive Reading Exam in Latin
- Comprehensive Written and Oral Exam on Latin Literature and Culture
Foreign Language Requirements
Students pursuing an M.A. in Classical Studies or an M.A.
in Latin, especially if planning to continue their studies at the doctoral
level, should take at least one year of German (or if they already possess
a reading ability in German, then one year of French, Italian, or Modern
Greek.). Students who choose the non-thesis option, in particular those
who wish
to teach
in secondary schools, may also find it useful to have an additional foreign
language in their educational background.
Follow this link for further details on our Distance Learning
Programs, especially aimed at elementary, secondary, or community college
teachers. Contact the Distance Graduate Coordinator Dr. Velvet Yates
(vyates@ufl.edu)
