The B.A. in classics will give you a thorough grounding in the culture, history, literature and intellectual accomplishments of Ancient Greece and Rome from the Bronze Age to the dawn of the Middle Ages.
Studying the history and literature of these civilizations will develop your skills in close reading, writing and critical thinking. Through your studies, you’ll learn how the fundamental concepts of Western civilization such as rationalism and democracy first arose in Classical Antiquity.
Why Major in Classics?
A major in classics signals a commitment to serious intellectual inquiry and is an excellent basis for a wide variety of careers, including:
- Law
- Business
- Consulting
- Public Service
- Teaching
If you want to pursue a career in medicine or finance, you can easily combine a major in classics with the undergraduate courses required for those fields.
Choose Your Track
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Classical Civilization Track
The classical civilization track focuses on the history, beliefs, and material culture of ancient Greek and Roman civilization. You can fulfill the foreign language requirement by studying a classical or modern language.
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Language & Literature Track
The language and literature track has a traditional focus on Latin and Greek philology. You can choose to specialize in either Latin or Greek, but we encourage you to take both. After studying these languages, you will be able to read and enjoy the great texts of Classical Antiquity (Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides, Livy, Tacitus, the New Testament, etc.) in the original languages.
Enhance Your Degree with a Minor
All classics majors are strongly encouraged to select a minor to accompany their major field of study. Minors are 15–18 credit hours and will display on your transcript after graduation, but not on your diploma.