MA in Classics in New York United States | Columbia University

The M.A. serves as a final master's degree, with students typically not progressing to the Ph.D., though they retain the option to apply. Participants can enroll either part-time or full-time (details provided below). Those in the Ph.D. track are granted a five-year fellowship, contingent upon meeting all requirements at each phase, leading to both an M.A. and M.Phil. before ultimately earning their Ph.D. upon completing and successfully defending an in-depth research dissertation. The Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program in Classics caters to individuals seeking to enhance their Greek and Latin reading skills, especially prospective graduate students in Classics or Classical Studies who may lack sufficient language preparation for admission to programs like Columbia's. This non-degree program offers rigorous training in ancient languages and can be finished in two semesters of full-time coursework (four classes per term).