Classics

Latin and Greek are the foundation languages of virtually every discipline in the liberal arts and sciences. The study of either or both of these languages, and of Greek and Roman authors in English translation, will deepen a student’s understanding of any field.

Contact the Program

Classics Program
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324

Career Ideas for a Classics Minor

AREA	EMPLOYERS	STRATEGIES
EDUCATION
Teaching Research Administration	Universities and colleges Elementary and secondary schools, public and private	Ph.D. required for college/university teaching. Earn graduate degree in college student affairs or library/information science for other university positions. Learn certification process for teaching K-12. Acquire certification in additional subject area(s) for increased job possibilities. Maintain a high GPA and develop strong recommendations from faculty.
THE ARTS
Administration/Management Archival Work Education Research Translation	Museums: Public, private, university Art galleries Art councils Historical societies and sites Archives Libraries Public research agencies Private foundations	Develop excellent writing and verbal skills. Acquire computer skills. Volunteer or intern in an art or historical museum. Earn a graduate degree in museum studies, art history library/information science or other related field
GOVERNMENT
Administration Research Policy Analysis Program Management Translation Foreign Language Teaching Library/Information Specialist	State and local government Federal government including: State Department, Civil Rights Commission, Education Department, EPA, Federal Trade Commission, Government Printing Office, Health and Human Services, Labor Department, Library of Congress National Labor Relations Board	Learn federal, state and local job application process. Take additional courses in area of interest. Acquire certification/licensure if needed. Get experience through government internship programs. Earn a master’s degree in a relevant field for high-level positions.
MEDICAL
	Private practice Hospitals Various government/private agencies	Take applicable prerequisites for medical school and maintain an excellent GPA. Volunteer or work in a hospital or medical facility.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Administration Research Writing/Editing	Federal, state and local government Nonprofit organizations	Learn federal, state and local job application process. Volunteer or intern with social service organizations.
COMMUNICATIONS
Technical Writing Editing Copywriting Journalism Research Translation	Publishers Magazines Newspapers TV stations Film companies	Develop excellent writing and research skills. Take courses in applicable areas: technical writing, journalism, marketing research, etc. Gain related work experience. Develop portfolio for some areas.
BUSINESS/INDUSTRY
Advertising Customer Service Human Resources Management Market Research Sales	Business corporations in various industries such as: Banking, retailing, insurance, financial services, etc.	Develop excellent writing skills. Take courses in area of interest. Minor in business. Obtain related experience through internships, summer and part-time jobs.
LAW
	Law firms Corporate law departments	Obtain Juris Doctor. Find a part-time job in a law firm. Maintain a high GPA. Participate in mock trial or debate teams.

General Information

• Study in the Classics develops verbal and analytical skills useful in managerial and executive positions.
• Serves as good preparation for graduate study in law and other highly analytical types of work such as anthropology, history, or English; solid preparation for research or practice in religion.
• Undergraduate degree sufficient for positions in secondary school teaching, business, and finance. Additional training in the sciences or arts will expand job horizons.
• Graduate level studies lead to positions as college teachers, lawyers, or medical doctors.
• Concentration within the program can be: Latin and Greek, classical literature, classical archaeology, or classical civilization.
• Develop excellent writing and research skills.
• Obtain experience through internships, summer or part-time work, or volunteer positions.

Helpful Links

• American Classical League
• National Committee for Latin and Greek
• American Philological Association
• The Classical Association of the Middle West and South
• Teachers-Postsecondary from the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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