Department of Classics

Studying Classics

Classics majors gain a complex view of the ancient Mediterranean world and explore their own world as they do so. They address questions of human and historical significance through the works of the Greeks and Romans; understand the modern cultural world by recognizing its roots in the past; know their own language better by learning Greek or Latin; explore the world through study abroad; and strengthen their ability to read, communicate, observe, and think analytically.

Learn more about Classics from our faculty and students.

After graduation recent classics graduates have:

• studied classics, anthropology, museum studies, history, and more at the top universities in the US and abroad.
• taught classics, Latin and Greek, humanities, and science in middle schools, high schools, and higher education.
• curated exhibits at museums and archaeological sites.
• attended law school, medical school, and dental school.
• worked for businesses and non-profits.
• entered public service at the state, national, and international levels.

Careers & Alumni