Overview

Students of the Modern Greek program from The Ohio State University should begin considering and planning for a study abroad program as soon as they decide to major in modern Greek. Students interested in studying abroad during their junior or senior year can get specific information about various programs from their advisor in the Department of Classics.

The Department of Classics encourages participation in study abroad programs such as the College Year in Athens. The Department of Classics also offers courses that include short-term study abroad programs to Greece.

Possible careers

Modern Greek is applicable in a variety of settings in the United States and abroad. Mastery of modern Greek allows students to consider careers in fields such as education, government, international trade, banking, print or electronic media, or tourism.

Careers in which modern Greek is the primary emphasis include teaching modern Greek at all levels; interpreting and translating for the United Nations, government, or for private and public organizations; and a variety of positions in the travel and tourism industry at home or abroad, such as flight attendant, travel agent and tour guide.

Careers in which proficiency in modern Greek is a good secondary tool include banking and finance, business, sales, export purchasing, foreign market analysis, journalism, foreign correspondence, science and research, library science, hotel management, publishing, radio broadcasting, and teaching English to Greek speakers.

Ohio State graduates with modern Greek degrees have chosen jobs such as tax auditor with the Internal Revenue Service, marketing director at Ohio Bank and Savings and trade specialist with the Ohio Department of Development.

Students can explore career options by utilizing Career Connection as well as the Arts and Sciences Career Services Office. Providing complimentary services, Career Connection focuses on helping students establish a career direction, while Career Services assists students with finding internships—experiences that are essential to testing out the suitability of career fields they are considering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elementary Modern Greek

Modern Greek Intermediate Modern Greek

Modern Greek Advanced Modern Greek

Modern Greek Athens: The Modern City

Modern Greek Greece and Beyond: The Crossing of Borders Through Film

Modern Greek Reading and Writing About Issues in Greek-American Society and Culture

Culture of Contemporary Greece

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of university preparatory courses

High school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA

Standardized test score (ACT or SAT); Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for ACT or SAT scores

Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community

Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement(e.g., co-curricular activities, work experiences or military service)

Status as a first-generation university student

High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45526 USD / year

≈ 45526 USD / year
Out-of-State

42423 USD / year

≈ 42423 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13641 USD / year

≈ 13641 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Possible careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbus

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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