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Classics

Major, Minor

DEPARTMENT: Classics

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About the Classics major

As a Union classics major, you’ll explore the ancient civilizations of the Near East, Greece, and Rome—their art, history, languages, literature, philosophy, and science

  • Study alongside distinguished faculty who have earned prestigious fellowships from institutions such as the National Endowment for the Humanities and Oxford’s Wolfson College.
  • Spend a term in Athens, studying Greek culture and visiting archaeological sites, or join a program in Florence to explore Renaissance art.
  • Participate in Homerathons, attend annual lectures, or join the student-led Classics Club to discuss topics like Roman poetry and ancient rituals.

Courses and requirements

After Union

CAREER DASHBOARD

What can a degree in classics do for you? Here is what our alumni have been up to:

  • Account executive, Worldwide Express
  • Attorney, Gunderson Dettmer
  • Financial coordinator, Harvard Medical School
  • Latin teacher, Indian Mountain School
  • Marketing assistant, Booz Allen Hamilton consulting firm
  • Project manager, Burst Marketing
  • Public relations account associate, LaunchSquad
  • World languages teacher, Green Vale School

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