Because these fascinating and rewarding subjects are rarely taught in high school and junior college, most students are first exposed to them in one of the Core Curriculum classes that all university students take. Even though they may have no idea what the course will entail when they sign up, they soon find the subject matter so interesting that they want to take more. Many students become majors after only one course in mythology or classical civilization. Fortunately, the Classics major is so flexible that many students are able to complete it in addition to a second major in a different field . In addition, courses from other departments such as ancient philosophy, Greek and Roman history, and ancient art count toward fulfillment of the requirements for the Classics major.
Classics is an impressive major.
Prospective employers know that having a degree in Classics means that you have acquired reading, writing, and analytical skills that most of their applicants lack. In fact, many financial companies hire majors in fields like Classics to write their reports because they know that they are able to communicate effectively. And if you intend to go to graduate school, a double major in Classics is a valuable asset that will set you apart from other applicants, especially for programs in law, medicine, and the humanities. And for more on majoring in Classics, or wise words on doing graduate work in Classics, check out the Classics Info on Dr. Johnson's homepage . Classical Literature in Translation, Greek and Roman Drama, Lyric Poetry, Textual Criticism Drs.