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.

Classics graduates pursue careers in business, education, government, and the non-profit 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 Possible Occupations

Admissions Counselor	Editor	Journalist
Advertising Account Exec.	Employee Relations Specialist	Lobbyist
Archivist	Foreign Service Officer	Market Research Specialist
Attorney	Foreign Student Advisor	Museum Curator
Business Manager	Government Agency Admin.	Non-profit Administrator
Communications Specialist	Historic Preservation Spec.	Peace Corps Worker
Community Affairs Specialist	Historic Site Administrator	Politician
Conflict Resolution Specialist	Human Resources Specialist	Professor/Educator
Consultant	Import/Export Specialist	Public Administrator
Consumer Advocate	International Banker	Public Information Officer
Copy Writer	International Consultant	Public Policy Specialist
Corporate Trainer	Int'l Relations Specialist	Public Relations Specialist
Counselor	International Trade Specialist	Publications Specialist
Cultural Affairs Officer	Interpreter	Translator
Customer Relations Representative	Int'l. Conference Planner	Travel Consultant
Customs/Immigration Officer		Writer/Author

 

Types of Employers

 

Private and Non-Profit Organizations
Advertising Agencies	Management/Consulting Firms
Book Publishers	Market Research Companies
Community Arts Centers	Media (Radio, TV)
Community Service Organizations	Museums/Historical Societies
Consumer Organizations	Newspapers/Magazines
Cultural Organizations	Professional Associations
Educational Institutions	Public Relations Firms
Foundations	Publishing Firms
Healthcare Facilities	Research Organizations
Hospitality Organizations	Retail Stores
Insurance Companies	Theaters
Investment Firms

 

Government Agencies
Agency for Int'l. Development	NJ Governor's Commission on International Trade
Bureau of Export Admin.	NJ Int'l. Trade Division
Bureau of Intelligence & Research	NJ Travel & Tourism Division
Bureau of Int'l. Labor Affairs	Office of International Education
Civil Rights Commission	Office of Int'l. Policy & Programs
Consumer Affairs Office	Office of Int'l. Affairs
Department of Commerce	Office of Int'l. Coop. & Development
Foreign Commercial Service	Peace Corps
Foreign Service	Smithsonian Institution
Immigration & Naturalization Service	Telecommunications Satellite Org.
International Trade Admin.	US Customs Service
Library of Congress	US Department of State
National Endowment for the Humanities	US Information Agency
National Security Agency	Voice of America

 

Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates
(most are experienced alumni)

 

Architectural Designer, M.B. Citret, Int. Planning	HR Specialist, Trammell Crow Co.,
Asst. Catalog Librarian, Harris County Public Library	Information Analyst, No. Am. Logistic Services
Attorney, Tillinghast Collins & Graham, (JD)	Latin Teacher, Greenhill School
Business Administrator, Alexandria Bd. of Educ.	Librarian, Law School Library, U. of Georgia (MLS)
Care Coordinator, Psychiatric Mgmt. Resources	Personnel Management Analyst, State of New Jersey
Coordinator, Reference Services, Halifax Library	Professor, College of William & Mary (PhD)
Curator of Manuscripts, American Antiquarian Society	Sales Rep., Midwest Library Service
Deputy Press Secretary, Commonwealth of PA	Senior Product Manager, Sony U.S.A., Inc.,
Director of Annual Giving, Regis College	Staff Supervisor, AT&T
Dir., Public Relations, Jewish Guild for the Blind	Substance Abuse Counselor, Elizabeth Bd. of Educ.
Director, Resource Center for Women & Families	Teacher, Notre Dame High School
Foreign Service Officer, Dept. of State	Translator, Cistercian Publications
Guidance Counselor, Lenape Sch. (MA Counseling)	Travel Consultant, Windward Travel,

Updated 3/28/06

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