Graduate Certificate in Latin Studies at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Latin Studies at the University of Kentucky provides an intensive, interdisciplinary foundation in Latin language and literature. Designed for graduate students pursuing advanced study in fields where Latin is essential—such as classics, history, philosophy, and theology—as well as for those preparing to teach Latin at the secondary or pre-secondary level, the program offers a concentrated path to mastering the language.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 9 credit hours | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

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Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: A prerequisite for entry into the Latin Studies curriculum is the successful completion of CLA 501 (Introduction to Latin Prose Composition), or the attainment of an equivalent level of competence as determined by the Director of the Latin Studies Curriculum. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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