Overview

Why Study Classics at the University of South Carolina?

Classics is an interdisciplinary major by definition. Throughout your studies, you'll gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of art, language, literature, history and politics, while developing your analytical and writing skills. 

Learn from native speakers, benefit from innovative Web-based programs where you can interact directly with peers in other countries and study with professors who have literally written the books you use in your courses.

What to Expect

As a classics major, you will receive a high degree of individual attention and mentoring from a faculty of distinguished scholars. In the context of a major research university, the program provides wider connections to many other disciplines including a nationally ranked comparative literature graduate program, an innovative interdisciplinary group that studies classics in contemporary perspective, a strong history department and exposure to international scholarships.

You will develop important skills including precision, analysis, awareness of cultures other than your own, historical perspective and an improvement of written and oral expression in English. As a classics major, you will choose a concentration in ancient Greek, Latin or classical studies. 

Careers

While a major in classics primarily prepares students for a career in teaching, the broad range of courses in the departments of art history, comparative literature, history, philosophy and religious studies allows for broad application of this degree.