A brief description of the department:
The Classics Department has a large and vibrant graduate program of ca. 45 students in both MA and PhD programs. We encourage students to explore the full breadth of the ancient world, and so are committed to interdisciplinary studies. We also train Latin teachers and prepare students for careers in Museum Studies.
Particular strengths or unique areas of interest for the department:
Greek and Latin poetry, Classical Archaeology, Ancient History/Historiography, Roman Empire
Application deadline: Jan 1
Unusual features of the application: No
GRE scores required: Yes
Writing sample required: We require a writing sample of no more than 20 pages.
For “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):
For the doctoral program: a minimum 3.6 GPA overall and 3.8 GPA in upper division course work, 1300 on the GRE (650 verbal);
a minimum of two years each of college-level Greek and Latin with average grades of at least A-; well-developed writing abilities.
For MA programs: A BA degree with sufficient undergraduate work in classics to warrant study on the graduate level;
3.3 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) in all upper-division work and a minimum of GRE 1100.
Average number of new graduate students per year: 3 PhD, 12 MA
Approximate percentage of applicants this represents: less than 50%
Number of new students entering program this fall: 2 PhD, 9 MA
Approximate percentage of incoming students given full funding: 95%
Number of guaranteed years of funding:
MA: two years of funding
PhD: five years of funding
Out of those years, number student will be expected or required to serve as TA, RA, or the like: Fully funded students will normally serve as TA/RA in the first year, and teach their own courses, with supervision, in remaining years.
International students eligibility for financial aid:
Yes, but a CFR is required; see http://admissions.fsu.edu/intl/costs.htm
PhDs and MAs awarded since January 2005:
MA: 58
PhD: 2
Major changes anticipated in the department over the next few years, if any: We expect to make several new hires in coming years to enhance departmental strengths in ancient history/literature; no retirements are foreseen.
Best contact person for questions: Dr. Nancy de Grummond, ndegrummond@fsu.edu
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