• A classical civilization major is a liberal arts degree and is therefore excellent preparation for professional schools. Recent graduates in classical civilization have been admitted to distinguished schools of law, medicine, library science and graduate study. Other recent graduates have embarked on promising careers in journalism, television, publishing, museum work and teaching.
  • The major program has two tracks. The classical and Mediterranean civilization track, which most students choose, requires two years of study of one ancient language: Greek, Latin or Hebrew. Students complete the major requirements by selecting from a broad range of offerings in different aspects of ancient Mediterranean civilization.
  • Students who choose the second track, classical languages and literatures, study two ancient languages but take fewer ancient civilization courses. Courses students might take include "Architecture and Urbanism in Mediterranean Antiquity," "Origins of Rhetoric," "Socrates and Classical Athens" and "Greek and Roman Comedy."