The master’s degree program in Greek is intended for students who wish to teach Greek language, literature, and history at the high school level. It also is intended for those who wish to transfer to another institution for PhD work.

Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to demonstrate:

• understanding of advanced Greek vocabulary and grammar;
• broad knowledge of ancient Greek literature;
• comprehension of ancient Greek history, material culture, and cultural cohesion, differentiation, and development over time; and
• application of a knowledge of Greek language and culture to modern educational and civic issues.

The Master of Arts program in Greek requires a minimum of 30 s.h. in courses numbered 3000 or above. Students may count a maximum of 12 s.h. earned in courses numbered 3000–4999 toward the degree. Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00 to earn the degree.

Students must pass a sight examination in Greek and an examination on Greek literature and history.

Courses taken to complete the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Classics do not count toward the degree.

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website.

Sample Plan of Study

Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.

Greek, MA

Plan of Study Grid (Manual)

Academic Career
Any Semester		Hours
30 s.h. must be graduate level coursework; graduate transfer credits allowed upon approval. More information is included in the General Catalog and on department website. a
Students pursuing the master's degree in Greek who have had no Latin are expected to include it in their programs. Additionally, students must complete Greek Composition. b
	Hours	0
First Year
Fall
CLSG:4076	Greek Composition	2 - 3
CLSG:5001	Greek Survey I: Archaic to Classical Literature	3
Departmental Seminar c		2
Departmental Seminar c		2
	Hours	9-10
Spring
Sight-reading exam in Greek
CLSG:4076	Greek Composition	2 - 3
CLSG:5002	Greek Survey II: Hellenistic to Late Antique Literature	3
CLSA:5010	Proseminar in Classics	1
Departmental Seminar c		3
	Hours	9-10
Second Year
Fall
Departmental Seminar c		3
Departmental Seminar c		3
	Hours	6
Spring
Departmental Seminar c		3
Departmental Seminar c		3
Exam: Master's Final Exam d
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	30-32

a

Students must complete specific requirements in the University of Iowa Graduate College after program admission. Refer to the Graduate College website and the Manual of Rules and Regulations for more information.

b

This requirement may also be satisfied by examination. A sight-reading examination in the major language must be taken before the final written comprehensive examination.

c

Choose from CLSA:6100, CLSG:6011, CLSG:6012, CLSG:6013.

d

Written comprehensive examination on Greek history and literature.