Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Classical Studies] From University of North Carolina

Majors may choose from three concentrations:

• Classical Civilization, designed to provide a solid and wide-ranging background for understanding the origin and development of our Western ideas, values, languages, institutions, and attitudes.
• Classical Archaeology, designed to allow students to engage with the archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean world.
• Classical Language and Literature, designed to give students preparation in Greek or Latin and to acquaint students with those works that form the origin of European literature, history, and philosophy. Students whose concentration is Classical Language and Literature may take additional coursework in the School of Education to become eligible to apply for teaching licensure in Latin.

Degree Outcomes

• Enter the work force in jobs in business, law, banking, the military, the clergy, teaching Latin, teaching English as a second language, retail management, higher education administration, real estate, and insurance.
• Students develop advanced ability to communicate and think critically, and receive excellent preparation for graduate entrance exams for medical, law, and other professional programs.
• Graduates have enrolled in graduate programs at universities including The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tufts University, Cornell University, University of Cincinnati, Colorado State University, University of Maryland, and the University of Georgia.