Career Opportunities for Majors in Classics
Introduction
The study of Classics focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of Greco-Roman antiquity (second millennium BCE to the end of the sixth century CE). Courses focus on the interpretation of the original texts in Latin and Greek in the light of discipline-specific methodologies. Students learn about the ancient Greek and Latin languages, translation dealing with classical civilization, Latin and Greek prose, and classical philology. The Classics major offers concentrations in Ancient Greek, Latin, Ancient Greek and Latin, and Classical Humanities.
Classic major helps you develop the following skills: strategic and tactical thinking, political awareness, and critical judgement. Classics graduates pursue careers in business, education, government, and the Nonprofit sector, and some pursue advanced degrees. Future career options may be determined not so much by the choice of the Classics major, but by your interests, skills, values, and types of work experiences acquired during college.
Regardless of your career aspirations, increase your marketability to employers through internships, related work experience, good grades, advanced coursework, and involvement in campus activities. Many careers do not require a specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills, accomplishments, and related work experience while in school.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
Admissions Counselor
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Employee Relations Specialist
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Market Research Specialist
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Advertising Account Exec.
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Foreign Service Officer
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Museum Curator
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Archivist
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Foreign Student Advisor
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Nonprofit Administrator
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Attorney
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Government Agency Admin
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Peace Corps Worker
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Business Manager
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Historic Preservation Specialist
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Politician
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Communications Specialist
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Historic Site Administrator
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Professor/Educator
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Community Affairs Specialist
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Human Resources Specialist
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Public Administrator
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Conflict Resolution Specialist
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Import/Export Specialist
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Public Information Officer
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Consultant
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International Banker
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Public Policy Specialist
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Consumer Advocate
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International Conference Planner
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Public Relations Specialist
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Copy Writer
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International Consutant
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Publications Specialist
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Corporate Trainer
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International Relations Specialist
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Translator
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Cultural Affairs Officer
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International Trade Specialist
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Travel Consultant
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Customer Relations Rep
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Interpretor
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Writer/Author
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Customs/Immigration Officer
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Journalist
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Editor/Writer
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Lobbyist
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Types of Employers
Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
Book Publishers
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Hospitality Organizations
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Newspapers/Magazines
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Community Arts Centers
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Insurance Companies
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Professional Associations
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Community service agencies
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Investment Firms
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Public Relations Firms
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Consumer Organizations
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Law firms
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Publishing companies
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Cultural Organizations
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Libraries
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Research Firms
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Educational Institutions
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Management consulting firms
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Retail Stores
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Foundations
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Market research firms
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Social Work Organizations
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Galleries
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Media (Radio, TV)
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Theaters
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Healthcare Facilities
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Museums/historical societies
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Wholesale/Retail Operations
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Government Agencies |
Agency for Int'l. Development
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Int'l. Trade Administration
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Office of Int'l. Policy & Programs
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Bureau of Export Admin.
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Library of Congress
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Peace Corps
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Bureau of Int'l. Labor Affairs
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NJ Governor's Commission on Int'l. Trade
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Smithsonian Institution
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Bureau of Intelligence & Research
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NJ Int'l. Trade Division
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Telecommunications Satellite Organization
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Civil Rights Commission
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NJ Travel & Tourism Division
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U.S. Customs Service
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Consumer Affairs Office
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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U.S. Department of State
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Department of Commerce
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National Security Agency
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U.S. Information Agency
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Foreign Commercial Service
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Office of Int'l. Affairs
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Voice of America
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Foreign Service
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Office of Int'l. Coop. & Development
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Immigration & Naturalization Service
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Office of Int'l. Education
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Classics
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Fordham University |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Classics
M.B. Citret, Int. Planning |
Architectural Designer |
Harris County Public Library |
Asst. Catalog Librarian |
Tillinghast Collins & Graham, (JD) |
Attorney |
Alexandria Bd. of Educ. |
Business Administrator |
Psychiatric Mgmt. Resources |
Care Coordinator |
Reference Services, Halifax Library |
Coordinator |
American Antiquarian Society |
Curator of Manuscripts |
Commonwealth of PA |
Deputy Press Secretary |
Regis College |
Director of Annual Giving |
Jewish Guild for the Blind |
Dir., Public Relations |
>Resource Center for Women & Families |
Director |
>Dept. of State |
Foreign Service Officer |
>Lenape Sch. (MA Counseling) |
Guidance Counselor |
>Trammell Crow Co., |
HR Specialist |
>No. Am. Logistic Services |
Information Analyst |
>Greenhill School |
Latin Teacher |
>Law School Library, U. of Georgia (MLS) |
Librarian |
>State of New Jersey |
Personnel Management Analyst |
>College of William & Mary (PhD) |
Professor |
>Midwest Library Service |
Sales Rep. |
>Sony U.S.A., Inc., |
Senior Product Manager |
>AT&T |
Staff Supervisor |
>Elizabeth Bd. of Educ. |
Substance Abuse Counselor |
>Notre Dame High School |
Teacher |
>Cistercian Publications |
Translator |
>Windward Travel |
Travel Consultant |
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Graduate Schools Attended
Institution |
Degree |
Field |
Strathclyde University |
History |
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