Classics

The Classics major (offered as part of a BA or BGS degree) provides interdisciplinary training in ancient Greek and Roman cultures.

It offers a choice between five different concentrations, each of which allows you to specialize in a different aspect of the ancient world. You might also combine your classical language interest with a degree in the School of Education. A degree in education with a Latin major allows you to teach Latin in public high schools.

Classics Department website

Sample of Related Skills

Read and comprehend works of poetry and prose in their original language(s) from all periods of classical antiquity
Know how to place these texts in their literary, social, and historical context
Demonstrate broad understanding of the history and culture of the ancient world
Describe and discuss the grammatical, rhetorical and stylistic features of Latin and Greek texts as well as the way these features shape the ideas in these texts
Use linguistic analysis in the historical, philosophical and theological interpretation of Greek and Latin texts

Popular Career Paths

Archeology: Involves the analysis of past civilizations by uncovering and studying artifacts and architecture to gain knowledge about the way people lived in the past.

Government: Involves understanding and participating in the development of public policy to guide the well-being of citizens and societies, whether at a city, state, or federal level.

Law: Involves providing legal services for clients that may include things such as advising them of their rights, analyzing or writing legal documents, or defending them from lawsuits.

Literary Editing: Involves proofreading and providing feedback and reviews on written material such as books, newspaper or magazine articles.

Museum Work: Involves the planning and overseeing the arrangements, cataloging, and exhibition of collections of arts and historic objects.

Teaching: Involves facilitating students learning by developing lesson plans, providing instruction, and creating a learning environment.

Jobs to Consider

Places to Seek Employment

Colleges and Universities
City, County, and State Government Agencies
Cultural Organizations
Federal Government Agencies
Historical Societies
K-12 Public and Private Schools
Law Firms
Libraries
Museums
Private Archeological Consulting Firms
Publishing Companies
Travel Agencies
United Nations

Explore More Career Resources

American Classical League - Resources and job postings by state for teaching Classical Greek and Latin

American Library Association - Career information and job listings for libraries

Society of American Archivists - Job listings with the SAA