Classical Studies Ancient Studies - Bard College

Classical Studies Ancient Studies from Bard College is a Campus Bachelor Classical Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Concentrators take courses not just on ancient Greece and Rome but also on the ancient Middle East, India, or China. The faculty of the Ancient Studies Focus includes members of the core Classics Program, and also faculty in Art History, History, Literature, Philosophy, and Religion. A student wishing to moderate in Ancient Studies selects a faculty adviser from among the core and affiliated faculty in Ancient Studies , and designs in consultation with him or her a course of study that considers cross-cultural ties linking the ancient cultures, as well as intensive work in one or two specific areas that will lead to the Senior Project. Though most Bard students come to Classics without an overriding career goal in mind, it should be noted that several recent graduates of the program have gone on to M.A. and Ph.D. programs or are currently teaching classics. Moreover, because the study of ancient languages and cultures has a high degree of structure built into it, Classics students often find their training in this field to be an advantage as they pursue careers in law, politics, journalism, and even physics and computer science. View more details on Bard College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Classical Studies courses.