Career Ideas for a Classics Minor

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 g.p.a. 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 g.p.a. 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 G.P.A. Participate in mock trial or debate teams.