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BA Classical Languages

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Gustavus Adolphus College

Program Overview

Students who study classics learn about the Trojan war with Homer, contemplate what constitutes 'the good life' with Socrates and Plato, make contact with everyday Greeks and Romans by examining the graffiti, artifacts, and monuments they left behind, and consider ancient people's experiences of family, love, war, politics, and theater through the writings of poets, historians, orators, and dramatists. Knowledge of ancient languages and cultures provides students with the linguistic, conceptual, and analytical skills to succeed in a range of careers, including medicine, seminary, law, non-profit work, business, journalism, government work, etc.

Program Key Stats

$47040 (Annual Cost)



74 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
33
80

1260

Additional Information & Requirements

With a GPA of 3.6, Gustavus Adolphus College requires you to be above average in your high school class. SAT or ACT score, Essay or Personal Statement, Letter of Recommendation

Career Options

  • Foreign language teacher
  • Lexicographer
  • Primary school teacher
  • Publishing copy-editor/proofreader

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