BA Classics at The Ohio State University

Classics is the study of the languages, literatures and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome and their enduring impact. Its core focus is on the Greek and Latin languages from the earliest records until the Middle Ages and on the key works of literature written in these languages. Major subfields include the topics of history, politics, philosophy, art, architecture, archaeology, science, medicine, technology, religion, mythology, magic, law, war, gender and sexuality in Greek and Roman cultures and their legacies. Offered at: Columbus.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Classics is divided into four areas of concentration. Classical Humanities The Classical Humanities concentration requires 18 hours of required courses and 15 hours of elective course work. Classical Greek The Classical Greek concentration requires 15 hours of required courses and 15 hours of elective course work. Latin The Latin concentration requires 15 hours of required courses and 15 hours of elective course work. Greek and Latin The Greek and Latin concentration requires 19 hours of required courses and 12 hours of elective course work. Students must also complete a language sequence or workshop in either Greek or Latin.

Career pathways

Graduates in classics find their marketable skills considerably enhanced by their humanities education. A major in classics, Greek or Latin, properly coordinated with a minor in some other subject and relevant specialized course work, provides excellent preparation for a career in medicine, business, law, politics, government, publishing and many other areas of employment.

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