Master of Arts in Archaeology/ PhD in Archaeology in Columbia United States | University of Missouri

The MA/PhD program in Archaeology centers on the study of ancient Greek and Roman material culture, equipping students for university-level academic careers in Archaeology and similar disciplines.

Typical completion time: 2 years for MA, 3 years for PhD (5 years combined)

PhD candidates are encouraged to spend a year at an external institution (like the American School of Classical Studies in Athens), which may extend their overall program duration.

Program Requirements
72 graduate credits (7000+ level), with at least 30 at the MA stage
24 MA credits must be completed on campus at MU, plus either two 9-credit or three 6-credit semesters within 18 months during PhD studies
12 seminar credits (8000+ level) for MA, plus 3 additional at PhD level
Research/readings courses cannot exceed 40% of total MA requirements
Note: Full-time graduate assistants (.5 FTE) must enroll in 9 credits per semester until passing PhD comprehensive exams. Afterward, continuous enrollment requires AMS 9090: Doctoral Dissertation Research (2 credits Fall/Spring, 1 credit Summer) until degree completion.