Classics AB (Greek and Latin)/Classics MA (Greek and Latin)

The Classics AB (Greek and Latin)/Classics MA (Greek and Latin) Double Dawgs program provides excellent instruction in Classical Greek and Latin language and the refinement of translation skills within the cultural contexts of Classical antiquity from Homer to Augustine for careers in language teaching or in in preparation for PhD programs that require strong foundations in the Classical languages and Classical Culture.

Admission to Program

Students may apply to the Classics AB (Greek and Latin)/Classics MA (Greek and Latin) pathway during the fall semester of the third year. Admittance to the pathway requires a 3.3 overall GPA and 3.3 in all CLAS, GREK or LATN courses. In addition, applicants are required to submit a letter of intent, a transcript, and one letter of recommendation from a CLAS faculty.

Curriculum

Graduate-level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements.

LATN 6010 (3 hrs)
LATN 6210 (3 hrs)
GREK 6080 (3 hrs)
GREK 6200 (3 hrs)

Additional requirements that are unique to this Double Dawgs program:

N/A

Admission to Graduate Program

Admission to the graduate program occurs by February of the fourth year, for matriculation as an M.A. student in fall of the fifth year. All admissions requirements to the M.A. program are also required for admission to the graduate portion of the Classics (Greek and Latin) Double Dawgs program. The M.A. requires a minimum of 42 hours of CLAS, GREK, and LATN classes.

Program Advisor

  • Name: Mario Erasmo
  • Email: merasmo@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-2188
  • Address: Department of Classics, 235 Park Hall

Undergraduate Major Information

  • Major: Classics A.B.
  • Department/College: Classics

Advising Contact

  • Name: Mario Erasmo
  • Email: merasmo@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-2188
  • Address: Department of Classics, 235 Park Hall

Graduate Major Information

  • Major: Classics M.A.
  • Department/College: Classics

Advising Contact

  • Name: Jordan Pickett
  • Email: jordan.pickett@uga.edu
  • Phone: 812-391-2174
  • Address: Department of Classics, 234 Park Hall