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Graduate Certificate in Latin Studies

Immerse yourself within the Latin language and literature. This online program will guide you to master the Latin language. You will be prepared to take your career into fields where Latin proficiency is essential.

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At a Glance

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/19/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Credits and Tuition Cost (2024-2025)

Credits Required: 9
Cost Per Credit: $607.00

Format

Fully Online

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Graduate Certificate in Latin Studies overview

Program format
Format
Fully Online
Total credits
Total Credits
9
Degree awarded
Degree Awarded

What You'll Learn

This certificate offers you an interdisciplinary opportunity to gain command of Latin. The curriculum consists of a sequence of three courses in Latin language and literature. Upon completion, you will acquire not merely reading skills but also considerable active command of the language through courses in which Latin is the exclusive spoken language, and all assignments are written in Latin. We recommend that students interested in this graduate certificate please contact the program director to ensure you have the necessary prerequisite courses or equivalent level of competencies. 

Course Examples

  • CLA 611 Latin of Ancient Rome and the Middle Ages
  • CLA 612 Latin of the Middle Ages to the Modern World
  • MCL 591 Language Practicum
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How to Apply

Application Requirements

Standard graduate application requirements apply.

  • A one-page statement describing your history with Latin and your interest in it.
  • A list of Latin works read with approximate number of lines. 
  • All applicants should contact the program director before applying.

Admissions Criteria

Standard graduate admission requirements apply.

  • Attainment of appropriate level of competence determined by the program director. 

Program Contact

Terence Tunberg
Director of Graduate Certificate

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/19/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Distance Learning

Licensure & Authorization

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa. 

AUTHORIZATION & LICENSURE INFO
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Student Support

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. These services are available completely online to meet the needs of our online students.

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Pay the same online tuition rate, no matter where you live.

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Fit learning into your busy schedule with no prescribed class times.

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