Classics

Explore the Civilizations of Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and more

What is Classics?

Classics is the study of the languages, cultures and societies of ancient Greece and Rome. The program offers courses in Latin and ancient Greek languages and literature, as well as courses on the civilizations of ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and Near East. Students can choose from three concentrations for their Classics major or minor: Classical Civilization, Ancient Greek Language and Literature, and Classical Latin Language and Literature. UWM students may decide to take Latin or ancient Greek to fulfill the UWM language requirement or may enroll in Classics courses to supplement their major or minor.

Why Study It?

The study of Classics allows students to develop skills in analytical thinking and creative problem-solving, as well as oral and written communication competencies—all of which can be transferred and applied to any career. Some possible careers for Classics majors include library studies and museums, education, publishing, editing and advertising, governmental and non-governmental organizations, law, medicine, theater and entertainment. That said, studies demonstrate that Classics majors are sought after by employers in many fields, from jobs in the creative economy to positions in business and industry; likewise, Classics majors are well prepared for graduate studies or professional programs. Classics majors have high admission rates in law and medicine programs, and often choose a career teaching Latin or history/social studies in high schools.

For more information, see: https://classicalstudies.org/education/careers-for-classicists

World Language Cafe

World Language Cafe August 30, 11:30am–1:30pm Spaights Plaza Visit the World Language Café to chat with students and professors from UWM’s language and culture programs – Arabic, Chinese, Classics, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, American... Read more →

Classics Program Open House 2024

September 18 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Curtin Hall, Room 839 Read more →

Spring 2024 Honors and Awards Announcements

Congratulations to Melissa Burger as our spring Classics/Honors graduate! Additional congratulations to Kyla Gill (Greek), and a Latin student who wishes to remain anonymous as recipients of the Mielke World Languages Scholarship. More accolades to Classics Major Simeon Britz who was invited to become a member of Phi Beta Kappa,... Read more →

Lecture Event with Professor Bell

“Race,” Racism, and Representation in Ancient Italy: Aethiopians in the Visual Arts of the Roman Empire Lecture by Sinclair Bell, Professor of Art History, University of Northern Illinois Thursday, October 19, 2023 4:30 PM LUBAR N140 Co-Sponsored by UWM Classics... Read more →