A brief description of the department:
Tracing its origins to 1885, the program encourages broad study of the
classical world, the ancient Near East, and their interconnections. Current
research and fieldwork interests: Aegean prehistory; classical art and
archaeology; Near Eastern art and culture; archaeology of Arabia and Iran.
Participates with Classics and Art History in Graduate Group.
Particular strengths or unique areas of interest for the department: Archaeology/Aegean/Classical/Near East
Average number of new graduate students per year: 4For “best consideration for admission”, applicants should have (note that there are always special cases, and that meeting the stated numerical goals will not guarantee admission to any program):
An undergraduate major in archaeology or at least two courses in archaeology
or ancient art combined with a major in history of art, anthropology, Greek,
Latin, or ancient history. It is expected that students of classical
archaeology will have a basic knowledge of Greek, Latin and ancient history,
and a reading knowledge of German and French (or Italian). For students of
Near Eastern archaeology, the prerequisites are ancient history and a reading
knowledge of German and French (or Italian); some preliminary study of an
ancient Near Eastern language is desirable. Each application will be judged
individually on its aims and soundness of preparation. All applicants must
submit scores of the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examinations.
Approximate percentage of incoming students given full funding: 80-100%
Number of guaranteed years of funding: Depending on specific scholarship or fellowship awarded, 1-3
Out of those years, number student will be expected or required to serve as TA, RA, or the like: No requirement for such service; students ordinarily apply for
assistantships.
PhDs and MAs awarded since January 2004: Ph.D.: 6 M.A.: 7
Major changes anticipated in the department over the next few years, if any:
New
appointment in Classical Archaeology expected in Fall 2008.
