Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World, PhD
The Graduate Group in the Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World trains students for careers in the art and archaeology of Classical and Near Eastern Civilizations. Drawing on the vast resources of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, AAMW incorporates fieldwork, museum internships, and university instruction into a flexible interdisciplinary program leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. All students accepted into the program are fully funded for a period of at least five years.
For more information: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/aamw/
Curriculum
A minimum of 12 course units must be taken at the University of Pennsylvania.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | ||
| AAMW 5260 | Material & Methods in Mediterranean Archaeology | 1 |
| Digital Media Requirement (Attribute HDAD) | 1 | |
| Archaeological Theory Requirement (Attribute HDAM) | 1 | |
| Electives in graduate level AAMW courses | 17 | |
| Fieldwork 1 | ||
| Teaching Requirement 2 | ||
| Language Requirements 3 | ||
| Ancient Languages (one major and one minor) | ||
| Modern Languages (two research languages) | ||
| Total Course Units | 20 | |
University PhD Benchmarks
In addition to Program requirements, the following milestones must be completed:
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Evaluation | ||
| Candidacy Examination | ||
| Dissertation Defense/Oral Exam | ||
| Dissertation Deposit | ||
For more information view the University’s Academic Rules for PhD Programs.
- 1
Graduate students are expected to devote the majority of summers to archaeological fieldwork, or laboratory or museum work if appropriate.
- 2
Graduate students serve as Teaching Assistants during the four semesters of their second and third years in the program.
- 3
Consult the AAMW website for details on required languages.
The Modern Languages must be German and either French or Italian. The approved Ancient Languages are:
Akkadian (LAK)
Amharic (LAM)
Arabic (LAR)
Greek (LGR)
Hebrew (LHE)
Latin (LLA)
Middle Egyptian (LME)
Old Church Slavonic (LOC)
Sumerian (LSU)
Urgaritic (LUC)
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.