Stanford University Graduate Study Abroad Classics Program

The Classics program at Stanford University is offered by the Department of Classics in the College of Humanities and Sciences. The Department of Classics studies the ancient Mediterranean region, examining the languages, history, and culture of the region. It is a leader in this area. It is one of the largest and most significantly diverse Classics departments in the United States. It has 21 full-time faculty members, more than 30 graduate students, and more than 50 undergraduate majors and undergraduate minors. And come along for the ride.

1. Stanford's Humanistic Tradition

Going to Stanford as an undergraduate makes it easy to be infected by the spirit of this remarkable university's specialization in the ancient world. Philosophy, literary criticism, musicology, history, linguistics, political science, rhetoric - all of these disciplines emerged in ancient Greece and were further developed during the Roman period.

Physics, mechanics, mathematics, biology - these disciplines emerged in ancient Greece and had a strong influence on the previous disciplines. The idea of the "university" and the organized study of the human condition were derived from ancient Greek and Roman culture.

In short, every Stanford student can and must benefit from this tradition.

2. Undergraduate Classics

The Department of Classics at Stanford offers numerous opportunities for students to benefit from. In addition to the many majors and minors to choose from, the Classics Department offers an honors thesis topic and a ****terminal masters degree (coterminal masters degree) for students to study. Alternatively, you can study in the Mediterranean region with the support of the department.

Specializations

The Department of Classics offers five specializations at the undergraduate level: classical studies, ancient history, Greek, Latin, and Greek and Latin. In addition, a new joint major, Computer Science plus Classics, has been added to the department.

Minor

The undergraduate minor in Classics offers four tracks: classical studies, classical style, classical languages, and philosophy and literature.

Honors Track

The Honors Track requires the completion of a high-level thesis that confers university honors. Under the close guidance and encouragement of a member of the Classics faculty, students have the opportunity to study a particular topic of interest in depth.

***Terminal M.A. Degree

At Stanford University, any undergraduate major may apply to the Department of Classics ***Terminal M.A. program to pursue a graduate degree in this division.

3. Graduate Classics

The Department of Classics at Stanford University is a world-class scholarly community embracing a wide range of interests. It is dedicated to innovative explorations of the ancient Mediterranean world from a theoretical perspective. Graduate-level study requires rigorous training in traditional skills. In addition, it is open to new approaches and dialogues that confront different media, genres, historical periods, and fields of study.

Stanford's graduate program in Classics is one of the top in the United States, equipping students with unique strengths and opportunities. Its Ph.D. admissions are designed to find students who can contribute to the intellectual climate that characterizes the department.

Doctoral level

At the doctoral level, the Department of Classics offers a full range of financial aid packages to all admitted students, covering tuition, a living stipend, research funding, and a teaching stipend. The goal is to provide students with as much support as possible to help them grow as scholars and teachers.

Summer excursion tuition and conference travel are also available and are substantial. In terms of employment, Classics PhD graduates have had an excellent track record in the past.

Master's Degree Level

At the master's level, the Department of Classics offers a one-year terminal M.A. and a *** terminal M.A. for Stanford undergraduates. Admission requirements are the same for both degrees. However, the Department of Classics does not currently have financial aid available to M.A. students.

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