Classical Studies - George Washington University

Classical Studies from George Washington University is a Campus Bachelor Classical Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. WHY MAJOR IN CLASSICS? Classical Studies , like the study of English, history, or the other liberal arts, is not primarily intended to provide skills for earning a living (although improvement in linguistic skills is a by-product of these studies useful for many careers). It should, instead, make living more worthwhile since it provides a greater understanding of the modern world by concentrating on the sources and values of Western civilization. Upon graduation, those majoring in Classical Studies will find a variety of opportunities open to them (e.g., secondary school teaching, further study in graduate school, law school). By selecting their courses carefully, moreover, many students complete the requirements of two majors (Classical Studies and Archaeology, for example, or Classical Studies and History, or Classical Studies and Biology) in order to gain more flexibility in choosing a career. Thus students interested in law, medicine, or business can easily combine courses necessary for professional school preparation with courses broadly based in the humanities. Since many professional schools want students who have linguistic skills and a broad knowledge of our cultural traditions, a major in Classical Studies provides an ideal background for further study in various professional schools. Careers related to a major in Classical Studies might be found in teaching, archaeology, museum work, publishing, or library science, all of which require graduate study. There are excellent employment opportunities for well-qualified secondary school teachers of Latin. View more details on George Washington University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Classical Studies courses.