Classics - Rockford College

Classics from Rockford College is a Campus Bachelor Classical Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Classics, the study of the languages, literature and civilization of the ancient Greeks and Romans, has traditionally been an important component of a liberal arts education. Students reap great benefits from the study of any foreign culture, including the ability to assume different perspectives on a variety of issues. In the case of Greek and Roman studies, which involve peoples, literature and events thousands of years old, students are also uncovering the foundations of much of our modern culture. Cicero?s political speeches, Homer?s poem about war, Catullus? complaints of unrequited love ? all provide insights into our lives and times. Training in the ancient languages sharpens analytical skills and improves students? understanding of the structure of their native language, not to mention that learning to read Greek and Latin opens doors to a world of fascinating literature. To complement classroom studies, nearly 200 distinguished speakers have been brought to Rockford College to lecture about various world cultures under the aegis of the classics program and the Rockford Society of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). Classics courses combine well with majors in English, art, modern foreign languages, history, political science, philosophy, theatre and other areas. For classics students who would like to study abroad, Regent?s College in London offers opportunities to visit famous archaeological sites of the ancient world and some of the world?s greatest museums of antiquities. Other opportunities are available for foreign study in schools in Rome and Athens. The classics program offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors available in Latin or classics and minors in Latin, Greek or Classical Civilization. Students may apply for the Mary Braginton Scholarship in Latin. Career opportunities Classics majors generally emerge from college with the ability to communicate well in writing and speech ? skills prized by potential employers, and by graduate and professional programs. A classics background is helpful preparation for programs in medicine, pharmacy, law, divinity, archaeology and modern languages. For students who do not intend to pursue degrees beyond the B.A., the classics major may lead to positions in high school teaching, with openings also available in museum, archival, publishing or library work. View more details on Rockford College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Classical Studies courses.