Latin Education K-12, BA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Latin Education prepares students to teach Latin in grades K-12. The program includes coursework in Latin language and literature, linguistics, and a semester abroad. Graduates are eligible for certification as Latin teachers in Michigan and may pursue careers in K-12 schools.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin Education for certification through the Michigan Department of Education.
• Objectives: The program aims to prepare students to teach Latin language in grades K-12 and provides a strong foundation in Latin language and literature.
• Program Description: The major comprises 24 credits in Latin, 3 credits in Linguistics, and requires students to complete a semester abroad.
Students must additionally declare a secondary education teaching major, which can be tailored to focus on middle or high school grades, and may also choose to declare a content minor in Psychology Education or Teaching English as a Second Language.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program includes coursework in Latin prose, Latin poetry, Medieval and Neo-Latin, special authors, studies in Latin language and literature, and introduction to language.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes the inclusion of a semester abroad for students.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the program are eligible for certification as Latin language teachers in the state of Michigan, potentially leading to teaching positions in K-12 schools.
• Job Titles: Latin Teacher
• Employment Settings: K-12 Schools