DePauw Classical Studies majors have gone on to do amazing and varied things; see the alumni/ae tab above for examples. This is because Classics requires you to develop skills such as: critical thinking, appreciation of historical and cultural context, multi- and inter-disciplinary inquiry, reconstructing patterns from problematic and fragmentary evidence, clear, concise communication, and the capability to teach yourself. Continue below for links to particular opportunities.
- Careers for Classicists [Undergrad Edition] (Society for Classical Studies). A straightforward guide to help you begin to address this question, including profiles of classics grads successful in a wide range of fields. Think beyond a job, and think about your life.
- Teaching Latin in schools. There is, and has been for years, a great shortage of middle/high-school Latin teachers. Applying to be listed with the Southern Teachers agency gives you access to postings at private schools in the South, for which you do not need state licensure: just a degree in Latin or Classical Civilization and a passion for sharing the ancient Mediterranean world with students.
DePauw University Classics World 