What can I do with a classics minor?

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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 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.

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.

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