{"id":4913,"date":"2025-09-04T13:27:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T17:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&p=4913"},"modified":"2025-10-24T14:48:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:48:57","slug":"ba-classics","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-classics\/","title":{"rendered":"Classics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Classics<\/h1>

BA<\/a> • Major<\/a>, Minor<\/a><\/p>

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Experience firsthand the work of Homer, Plato, Vergil and Cicero as you explore the languages, history, and cultures of the ancient world. Our students begin their studies with required courses in Greek and Roman history and study at least one ancient language. As they move through the program, they achieve advanced reading proficiency in Latin or Greek and take electives in mythology, ancient history, art and archaeology, and ancient literature.<\/p>\n

Why major in Classics? You are not just studying the ancient world \u2014 you\u2019re training your mind to think critically, write persuasively, and analyze complex texts and systems.You will experience a unique blend of intellectual depth and cultural exploration, and gain practical skills that will stand out in a crowded academic and professional landscape. Graduates of our Classics program pursue careers in teaching, museum studies, medicine, government and law, business, and so much more. See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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