Career Possibilities
Pursue a career in education, teaching Latin and/or Greek at the secondary or college level. Become a lawyer, using your advanced language skills and critical thinking abilities to excel in legal research and analysis. Or, work in a humanities field such as archaeology, museum curation, or cultural heritage preservation. Whatever your goals, UMass Boston is here to support you.
Become a(n):
- Professor
- Lawyer
- Archaeologist/ Curator
- Business Person/ Financial Advisor
- Journalist
- Publisher
Plan Your Education
How to Apply
Apply for Admission
Please review the first-year and transfer apply pages for important information about application requirements, deadlines, and application status check.
Required Courses
Greek and Latin Courses (30 Credits):
Take ten courses in Greek and/or Latin
Additional Course (3 Credits):
Take one classical studies course or an additional classical languages course.
Capstone (3 Credits):
Take one of the following. The research paper from either of these two courses may serve as the capstone paper.
- CLSICS 387 - The Golden Age of Athens 3 Credit(s)
or - CLSICS 388 - The Golden Age of Rome 3 Credit(s)
Deadlines & Cost
Early action deadline: November 1; Regular Decision Deadline: June 15
Financing Your Education
Become a Beacon and pursue your passion in UMass Boston’s diverse, supportive environment. Many students across our 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs receive financial aid—providing access to an education that’s exceptional and affordable. Click below to learn more about financial aid opportunities and deadlines.
Financial Aid Deadlines & Application Process
Scholarships for First-Year & Transfer Students
For additional information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar’s Office or send an email to Bursar@umb.edu.
Related Minors
Classical Languages Minor
Students majoring in another discipline may wish to deepen and enrich their understanding by minoring in a classical language (Latin or Greek). These students must take a total of six courses to complete the minor program of study.
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Classics and Religious Studies Department
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College of Liberal Arts
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