College Of Arts And Sciences
Classics
Why Study Classics?
The minor in Classics provides students with a broad knowledge of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. After elementary literary surveys, the student completes at least two semesters of Latin and selects a mixture of courses with classical content from offerings in classics, classical languages, and related courses from other departments.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Latin
- Classics
- Ancient Greece & Rome
- Classical Languages
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Classical Mythology
- The Classical Tradition
- Experiential Learning
- Greek & Latin Literature in Translation
ADMISSION INFO:
No more than one of the courses required for the minor may be taken under the Pass/No Credit option. Completion of the minor requires 21 credits.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Classics Historian
- Document Preservation Specialist
- Language Teacher
- Teaching Fellow
- Gallary Curator
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- The New-York Historical Society
- Smithsonian Institution
- The American Museum of Natural History
- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Interested in this Minor?
Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Chair: Sarah Jourdain
Office: Humanities 1055
Phone: (631) 632-6546
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
