College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
www.kent.edu/mcls

About This Program

The Master of Arts in Latin program allows you to explore the rich history and culture of the Latin language. With a focus on literature, linguistics and cultural studies, you will gain a deep understanding of the language and its impact on the world today. Read more...

Contact Information

• Jennifer Larson, Ph.D. | jlarson@kent.edu | 330-672-1801

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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online (Literature concentration only)
  • Mostly online
• Location:
  • Kent Campus (Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration only - hybrid online/on-ground)

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For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Research paper or essay in English (5-10 pages), which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Priority deadline: January 1
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy Concentration

Literature Concentration

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Any Latin (LAT) course

Graduation Requirements

• Students in the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration must successfully complete a final project, a portfolio or a comprehensive examination. In addition, students must complete an exit oral interview and an exit essay examination.
• Students in the Literature concentration must successfully complete a thesis or final project. Students are encouraged to enroll (with departmental permission) in study-abroad programs (maximum 6 credit hours) and in specialized workshops in advanced language or pedagogy (maximum 4 credit hours).

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration will be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills in the analysis of Latin literature.
2. Read Latin proficiently and demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, history and culture of Roman civilization.
3. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of second language acquisition and linguistics.
4. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and applied skills in the teaching and assessment of outcomes for second language learners.

Graduates of the Literature concentration will be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills in Latin composition, Latin comprehension, the analysis of Latin literature and understanding of the Roman cultural context within which Latin literature was produced.
2. Read Latin proficiently and demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, history and culture of Roman civilization.
3. Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between ancient and modern cultural values, recognize historical biases and use primary source materials to better understand the culture of ancient Rome.

Full Description

The Master of Arts degree in Latin provides advanced coursework in Latin literature and the history and culture of the Roman civilization.

The Latin major comprises the following concentrations:

• The Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration is designed for students already certified to teach Latin and classics in elementary and secondary schools and who wish to increase their language proficiency and effectiveness as teachers.
• The Literature concentration is designed for those who anticipate continuing their studies beyond the master's degree level, who plan to teach Latin and classics at the college or post-secondary level, and who wish to pursue scholarly research in classical studies.