Dr. Catherine Connors

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Catherine Connors. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Catherine M. Connors is a Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Washington. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, obtained in 1989, and an M.A. from the same institution, earned in 1986. Connors also holds a B.A. from Harvard-Radcliffe, received in 1984. As the Undergraduate Program Coordinator, she facilitates the registration of majors and provides essential guidance to students pursuing coursework in the department. Her research focuses on the representation of nature and geography in Greek and Roman literature as well as the study of women in Greek and Roman antiquity. Connors is particularly interested in how women have interacted with classical texts, especially considering the historical exclusion of women from formal studies in the classics. She has developed materials for teaching Latin in elementary schools and is involved in outreach projects aimed at promoting the teaching of classical subjects in K-12 settings. Her recent work includes serving as the course coordinator for Latin courses and providing strategies for teaching classical literature and translation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.