Latin

  • BA
  • Major
  • Minor
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Learn to read Latin and study the works of Vergil, Catullus, Ovid, Cicero, Tacitus and more! 

Through the program, you will gain advanced reading proficiency in Latin and be able to read and interpret important Latin texts from the ancient worlds as well as from many later periods. In addition to courses in the Latin language, you will take a series of elective courses in Roman history and culture, and complement your study of Latin by taking one year of Ancient Greek. Elective courses include offerings such as Roman Drama, Roman Lyric Poetry, The Epic and Vergil, Roman Letter Writers, and Latin Literature of The Middle Ages. 

Depending on your interests and goals, the program offers different options for your Latin pursuits. You can earn your BA in Latin or choose it as a minor to go with any undergraduate major. You can even earn certification to become a Latin teacher. Whichever path you choose, the study of Latin will deepen your understanding of western history and expand your skill set! 

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Complement Your Degree

The Minor in Latin is open to undergraduate students of any major.

The Minor in Latin is an 18-credit program available to undergraduate students from any major. Through the minor, you will gain advanced reading proficiency in Latin. 

Choose courses that interest you from among a wide range of options, including Latin Composition, Roman Historians, Cicero: Ancient Philosophy, and Roman Elegy. 

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Teach Latin in Schools!

Become a certified Latin teacher for all grade levels from preschool through high school.

BA in Latin with Teacher Certification in Latin (Preschool-Grade 12) 

This program combines the required courses for the BA in Latin with those required for Teacher Certification in Latin for grades P-12. Students will graduate with the qualifications to follow their passion and become certified Latin teachers. 

Students who wish to pursue P-12 teacher certification in Latin must apply to and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Once admitted, students will be matriculated into the BA in Secondary Education program as a second major. 

Please see the Teacher Education Program website for the required professional sequence of courses and other important Program requirements, guidelines, and procedures. Students are strongly advised to review the Teacher Education Program Handbook. 

120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Major GPA requirements differ depending on field of study. Consult the Teacher Education Program Handbook for more information. 

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Related Programs

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a variety of programs that complement the study of Latin.

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