Jobs for Classics Majors
Generally, students of the classics major examine Western civilization through its Greek and Roman origins dating back from the first millennium B.C. to 476 A.D. Classics majors take specialized courses in the humanities such as Ancient Greek or Latin, Greek and Roman history and classical politics. The keen eye for detail and textual analysis skills refined by the major opens a window of job opportunities for classics students.
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Education
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One of the ways to use your classics degree directly is to obtain a position in the education sector. Once you secure your state certification, you can teach subjects such as classical studies, Greek or Latin at the high school level. With advanced degrees, you may become eligible to teach as a professor of classics at universities and community colleges. Other possible careers in the education field include admissions counselor, foreign student advisor, librarian and information services clerk.
Arts and Nonprofits
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A classics degree can provide you with sociohistorical knowledge and cultivate your appreciation of the ancient arts and architecture. Join a nonprofit related to your classical interests or create one of your own. Become an archivist who monitors and maintains fragile, ancient texts. Other applicable jobs include nonprofit administrator, museum curator, museum administrator, translator, communications specialist, community affairs specialist, cultural affairs officer, customer relations representative, historic preservation specialist, historic site administrator, market research specialist, peace corps worker and public relations specialist.
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Law and Government
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Occupations in law and government call for great analytical minds. Classics majors must scrutinize bodies of text, that are oftentimes in foreign languages, very closely, and thus they develop the logical and analytical skills demanded by jobs in the law and government fields. Some jobs a classics major can secure include politician, attorney, customs/immigration officer, foreign service officer, government agency administrator, public administrator, public information officer and public policy specialist.
Publishing
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The classics major as well as any humanities major concentrates on honing the craft of writing, which creates an avenue of opportunities in the publishing world. Conduct your own research in classical studies and submit your findings to a journal or write your own book. Advertising agencies are always looking for writers who can cater to niche markets, so becoming a copy writer may be a viable option. Other related occupations include technical writer, editor, journalist and publisher.
Business
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A business career requires great interpersonal skills, superb oral communication, and facility with event planning and numbers. Classics majors can secure a job as a
business manager, international banker, international consultant, international relations specialist, international conference planner or travel consultant.
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