Anthropology (M.A.) and Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (B.A.)
Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS) is the study of ancient civilizations that arose and flourished around the Mediterranean basin (including Egypt, Greece, Rome, Anatolia, Israel, Mesopotamia, and North Africa) from the “cradle of civilization” in Mesopotamia (ca. 4000 BCE) to the end of Greco-Roman antiquity (ca. 600 CE). CAMS investigates the whole scope of the ancient Mediterranean world and trains students to interpret the linguistic and archaeological evidence of the greatest ancient cultures.
Degree Types: Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate
Degree Options
Degree Concentrations
- Ancient Languages
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology
- Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
About the Program
Why should I pursue this degree?
You might like this program if…
- You want to learn the methods of archaeology and archaeological interpretation with the goal of reconstructing the social practices and historical development of different peoples in the ancient Mediterranean.
- You want to master an interdisciplinary subject with a long-term perspective on the human condition and on cultural achievements across diverse geographical regions.
- You want to pursue a career in education, archaeology, or law.
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
This program is housed in the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and the Department of Anthropology
at Penn State University Park.