CLASSICS …

                                           CLASSICS
                                 What can I do with this degree?
                    AREAS                        EMPLOYERS                                  STRATEGIES
EDUCATION
Teaching                         Universities and colleges                  Ph.D. required for college/university teaching.
Research                         Elementary and secondary schools, public   Earn graduate degree in college student affairs or
Administration                      and private                                library/information science for other university
                                                                               positions.
                                                                            Learn certification process for teaching K-12.
                                                                            Acquire certification in additional subject area(s) for
                                                                               increased job possibilities.
                                                                            Maintain a high g.p.a. and develop strong
                                                                               recommendations from faculty.
THE ARTS
Administration/Management        Museums                                    Develop excellent writing and verbal skills.
Archival Work                        Public, private, university            Acquire computer skills.
Education                        Art galleries                              Volunteer or intern in an art or historical museum.
Research                         Art councils                               Earn a graduate degree in museum studies, art history
Translation                      Historical societies and sites                library/information science or other related field.
                                 Archives
                                 Libraries
                                 Public research agencies
                                 Private foundations
GOVERNMENT
Administration                    State and local government                Learn federal, state and local job application
Research                          Federal government including:                process.
Policy Analysis                      State Department                       Take additional courses in area of interest.
Program Management                   Civil Rights Commission                Acquire certification/licensure if needed.
Translation                          Education Department                   Get experience through government internship
Foreign Language Teaching            EPA                                       programs.
Library/Information Specialist       Federal Trade Commission               Earn a master's degree in a relevant field for high level
                                     Government Printing Office                positions.
                                     Health and Human Services
                                     Labor Department
                                     Library of Congress
                                     National Labor Relations Board
MEDICAL
                                  Private practice                          Take applicable prerequisites for medical school and
                                  Hospitals                                    maintain an excellent g.p.a.
                                  Various government/private agencies       Volunteer or work in a hospital or medical facility.
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                   AREAS                                                        EMPLOYERS                                                           STRATEGIES

SOCIAL SERVICES
Administration                                              Federal, state and local government                                 Learn federal, state and local job application pro-
Research                                                    Nonprofit organizations                                                cess.
Writing/Editing                                                                                                                 Volunteer or intern with social service organizations.

COMMUNICATIONS
Technical Writing                                           Publishers                                                          Develop excellent writing and research skills.
Editing                                                     Magazines                                                           Take courses in applicable areas: technical writing,
Copywriting                                                 Newspapers                                                            journalism, marketing research, etc.
Journalism                                                  TV stations                                                         Gain related work experience.
Research                                                    Film companies                                                      Develop portfolio for some areas.
Translation
BUSINESS/INDUSTRY
Advertising                                                 Business corportations in various industries such as:               Develop excellent writing skills.
Customer Service                                              Banking, retailing, insurance, financial services,                Take courses in area of interest.
Human Resources                                               etc.                                                              Minor in business.
Management                                                                                                                      Obtain related experience through internships,
Market Research                                                                                                                    summer and part-time jobs.
Sales


LAW
                                                            Law firms                                                           Obtain Juris Doctor.
                                                            Corporate law departments                                           Find a part-time job in a law firm.
                                                                                                                                Maintain a high G.P.A.
                                                                                                                                Participate in mock trial or debate teams.
GENERAL INFORMATION
· Study in the Classics develops verbal and analytical skills useful in managerial and executive positions.
· Serves as good preparation for graduate study in law and other highly analytical types of work such as anthropology, history, or English; solid preparation for
       research or practice in religion.
·   Undergraduate degree sufficient for positions in secondary school teaching, business, and finance.
    Additional training in the sciences or arts will expand job horizons.
·   Graduate level studies lead to positions as college teachers, lawyers, or medical doctors.
·   Concentration within the program can be: Latin and Greek, classical literature, classical archaeology, or classical civilization.
·   Develop excellent writing and research skills.
·   Obtain experience through internships, summer or part-time work, or volunteer positions.
                                 Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.   (1996, Revised 2002)
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