Graduate

  • Near Eastern Archaeology MA Requirements

    Languages

    • First ancient language (two years of instruction)
    • Second ancient language (one year minimum)*

    Comprehensive Examinations

    • First language
    • Second language
    • History or literature of the first language
    • History and Archaeology of the area of emphasis

     

  • Near Eastern Archaeology PhD Requirements

    Languages

    • First ancient language
    • Second ancient language*

    Qualifying Examinations

    • First language
    • Second language**
    • Art and archaeology of first language area
    • Art and archaeology of second language area
    • Historical, cultural and literary background

      *Recommended combinations are: Egyptian and Hebrew; Akkadian and Sumerian; Hebrew and Akkadian; Hebrew and Aramaic.

      **This exam may be waived by the committee if deemed appropriate.