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Immerse yourself in the ancient world, discover the roots of Western culture, and engage with classical languages through UMass Boston's Graduate Program in Classics. This comprehensive program delivers an intensive exploration of Greek and Roman civilizations, equipping students with expert-level understanding of classical literature, history, archaeology, and languages.
Key program highlights:
Dynamic Latin instruction. Our teaching methods emphasize active Latin usage—speaking and writing alongside listening and reading—to cultivate Latin scholars with comprehensive language mastery. These competencies are particularly valuable for secondary education settings.
Flexible and cost-effective options. With summer sessions, evening classes, and online offerings, we accommodate working educators. As Boston's sole public university, UMass Boston provides significantly more affordable tuition than local private colleges.
Exceptional career outcomes. All graduates from our Licensure and Applied Linguistics tracks secure Latin teaching positions. Students in our Greek/Latin track have progressed to prestigious PhD programs in Classics and English, or pursued careers in diverse sectors like Boston's technology industry.
Global recognition. While many part-time graduate students teach Latin at nearby schools, our full-time students join us from across the nation. The Conventiculum Bostoniense draws Latin enthusiasts from international locations.