Classics

A degree in classics will give a student critical thinking and analytical skills that are necessary in a variety of organizations and careers. The students who graduate with this degree are better able to understand and communicate with a variety of different people. This major also prepares students with a broad background to further their studies in a variety of areas.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to classics majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab in Lucina 235.

Advertising Account Executive
Advertising Copywriter
Advertising Copywriter
Airport Personnel
Announcer
Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Archivist
Arts Reviewer
Attorney
Bilingual Educator
Bilingual Secretary
CIA/FBI Agent
Civil Service Worker
Columnist/Reporter
Community Affairs Specialist
Consultant
Copy Editor
Copywriter
Court Interpreter
Cultural Affairs Officer
Cultural Officer
Customer Service Representative
Customs Inspector
Customs/Immigration Officer
Diplomat
Drug Enforcement Agent
Editor
Employee Relations Specialist
Escort Interpreter/Guide
Film Editor
Flight Attendant
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Exchange Trader
Foreign Film Dubber
Foreign Film Specialist
Foreign Service Officer
Foreign Service Peacekeeper
Foreign Student Advisor
Freelance Writer
Health Care Provider
Higher Education Administrator
Historian
Hotel Information Clerk
Hotel Manager
Human Resources Rep.
Immigration Inspector/Agent
Import/Export Clerk
Indexer
Information Specialist
Intelligence Researcher
International Banker
International Conference Planner
International Consultant
International Trade Specialist
Interpreter/Translator
Journal Editor
Journalist
Labor Relations Manager
Legislative Assistant
Librarian
Linguist
Maitre d'Hotel
Market Research Specialist
Marketing/Sales Representative
Missionary
Multilingual Port Receptionist
Museum Curator
Paralegal
Peace Corps/VISTA Worker
Police Officer
Proofreader
Professor
Public Health Administrator
Public Relations Specialist
Publicist
Research Associate
Sales Representative
Scientific Linguist
Social Worker
Speech Pathologist
Teacher
Technical Writer
Tour Planner/Guide
Translator
Travel Agent
UNESCO Official

Resources available in the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab, Lucina 235:

College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and
Other Multi-lingual Types (OCC 90)
Careers for History Buffs & Others Who Learn from the Past (OCC PT 34)
Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors (OCC 92)
Opportunities in Foreign Language Careers (OCC 91)

Web sites:

BSU Dept. of Modern Languages and Classics: http://www.bsu.edu/languages/
Career Links for BSU Majors (see Classics): http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center): http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com: http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com: http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter: http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org.