The Department of History and Classics offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in both History and Classics. The MA may be earned in Classics (Greek, Latin, and classical studies) where some concentration is possible in classical literature or ancient history, or in Classical Archaeology, which offers an opportunity to pursue archaeological fieldwork. The PhD affords opportunities for specialization in language and literature, ancient history, and classical archaeology.
MA and PhD programs in History are offered in the following areas: Medieval Europe, Early Modern Western Europe, Modern Western Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, Medieval England, Early Modern England, Modern Britain, British Empire, Canada, the United States, China, Japan and Korea, Latin America, Africa, Women's History, and the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. The MA in Classical Archaeology is designed to be completed in three terms, depending on preparation and course selection.