BA in Classics - Latin and Greek in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University

Classics appeal to all, and students pursuing this major join a welcoming Department that combines the advantages of a small liberal arts college within a major state university. Faculty members know their students personally, and the Director of Undergraduate Studies collaborates with each individual to select courses aligned with their academic passions and professional aspirations.

While some Classics graduates enter teaching or academia, this field is not solely career-focused. The Department provides a well-rounded liberal arts education, cultivating an environment that honors traditional scholarship while embracing fresh methodologies. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, it promotes a holistic understanding of antiquity through history, literature, and material culture. Students explore Classics both within traditional humanities frameworks and through modern critiques of cultural legacies. Every course prioritizes analytical reasoning, precise evaluation, and strong communication skills.

Many Classics majors pursue advanced studies in philology or archaeology, with the Department boasting strong graduate program placements. Others enter secondary education or museum careers—FSU takes pride in educating most of Florida's Latin instructors (with national demand currently exceeding qualified candidates). Importantly, most graduates find their versatile liberal arts training ideal for professional fields. Alumni excel in law, business, and medical school admissions, with careers spanning journalism, advertising, publishing, theater, law, and judiciary roles. Notably, one FSU Rhodes Scholar emerged from our program.