The integrated study of Greco-Roman civilization offered in the Classics Department enhances the ability to understand and communicate with people of other nations and cultures, in addition to developing proficiency in reading, writing, and oral expression . Graduates of the program are prepared through a broad liberal arts education for graduate or professional study in business, law, or liberal arts disciplines.
Classical studies majors also pursue a wide range of career paths, some of which are listed below. For some of the occupations listed below , such as information specialist, additional skills and/or related training may be required or desirable. Additional graduate study is generally expected for those occupations marked with a * on the following list.Government and Public Sector
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Business
| Communications
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Study of the Classics helps students develop a range of skills including critical thinking, analysis, the careful development and presentation of arguments, and writing. These abilities may be applied to job responsibilities in a variety of occupational groups. For example, a museum curator, a freelance writer, and a sales representative might use the skills of compiling and organizing information for different purposes, but each needs them on a daily basis. A sampling of representative skills and abilities follows.
Language
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Interpersonal Relations
| Communication
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...about careers, graduate and professional schools, internships, professional associations, or job descriptions contact:
University Career Center
110 Burge Union
(785) 864-3624
For information about majors and concentrations in Classics:
Classics Department
2083 Wescoe Hall
(785) 864-3153
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