The Department of Classics at Florida State University is a leading center of classical studies, home to nationally and internationally distinguished faculty for both teaching and research. The department provides undergraduate students the intimacy of a small liberal arts college and graduate students the resources and experience of a large Research I university. It is also the oldest classical studies department in Florida and among the largest classical studies programs in the public university system.
The success of FSU classics is grounded in its commitment to exceptional university instruction and internationally recognized research. Our faculty and graduate students have been awarded numerous national and university teaching accolades. The department maintains a wide range of degree programs, with coursework covering traditional emphases on Latin and Greek languages and literature, ancient history, and for students interested in archaeology and material culture, a wide range of hands-on field experiences.
Faculty are at the forefront of emerging theoretical perspectives and interpretive methodologies, and embrace modern digital resources and technologies. The department’s research and teaching are particularly strong in areas of landscape and place, urbanism and urban life, gender and sexuality, society and governance, philosophy, and economy. Department faculty lead internationally regarded research projects that span the wider Mediterranean world and have produced numerous important publications in the field.
Our combined mission of excellence in teaching and research fosters a dynamic environment that supports an engaged community of scholars and instructors. By joining the FSU Department of Classics, you are joining one of the most vibrant classical studies programs in the US.