Department of Classics
Piscataway, NJ
21
Students
Urban
Setting
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Rutgers University–New Brunswick / Department of Classics is located in Piscataway, NJ, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Classics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Interdisciplinary classical studies and ancient history | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Classics | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Interdisciplinary classical studies and ancient history | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Classics |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test 3 Foreign Languages Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
31
Applied
17
Accepted
4
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
No
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 1st | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
21
Total Graduate Students
19%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
80%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.76% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 9.52% |
Gender
Male (61%)
Female (38%)
Faculty
17
Total faculty
Full-time (6)
Part-time (11)
Male (14)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Greek and Latin literature, Greek and Roman social and political history, mythology, religion, ancient philosophy |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
65 Davidson Road
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Contact
T. Corey Brennan
Phone: 732-445-4636
Phone: 732-445-4636