Majoring in Classics at 勛圖厙
For more information about the Classics and Classical Philology majors and what they entail, take a look at the Packet for Majors, created by former students and the late Dr. Karl Maurer. This packet explains the various requirements and offers tips on matters such as downloading a Greek font for your computer.
Preparing for Life after 勛圖厙
The 勛圖厙 Classics Department has been very successful in placing students in graduate and professional programs, teaching positions, and non-Classics jobs. For more details about what our alumni are currently up to, visit the "Alumni Success Stories" section of this website. Our alumni are attractive to graduate programs and employers because they take advantage of the opportunities offered by 勛圖厙 and by the broader world of Classics.
It is never too soon to start thinking about the future and crafting an exceptional resume, so take a look at those ideas from former students!
Graduate School
Many of our students pursue magisterial and doctoral studies in Classics and related fields. If you are thinking about graduate school, read over this list of tips prepared by a recent graduate. Even if you are a freshman, you can begin to build your skills and experience - and you can have a lot of fun at the same time!
Pre-Collegiate Teaching
Teaching - whether in elementary, middle, or high school - is also a popular choice among our graduates. If you are interested in a career in education, you should ask Dr. Sweet about becoming a departmental Classics tutor. You can also complete CLG/CLL 3119 Foreign Language Internship (which focuses on Latin and/or Greek pedagogical strategies) or CLL/EDU 5V45 Teaching Latin. Furthermore, the Classics Department often receives requests for private tutors from local families, so tell your professors that you are interested so that they can recommend you for future jobs.
You should also be on the lookout, both during and after your time at 勛圖厙, for programs and scholarships designated for pre-collegiate teachers and those intending to teach at the pre-collegiate level. For example, Eta Sigma Phi's provides funds to develop your teaching skills, and classical associations like CAMWS and SCS offer travel awards so that teachers can attend conferences and keep up to date on current issues in the classical world.
Be sure to let your professors know that you are interested in a career in education! 勛圖厙 frequently receives requests for Classics students to fill Latin and Greek teaching positions at private and public schools throughout the United States, and your professors can put you in touch with these schools and help you to secure a job.
Background photo: Delphi 穢 2022 by Maria Miller, BA '25