Adolescent Latin

 

Program Overview

This master’s program will prepare you to teach Latin to middle school and high school students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests in grades 7 to 12. This program is offered jointly with the Classical and Oriental Studies Department in the School of Arts & Sciences.

Coursework and Clinical Experiences

Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. Some courses may be available in an online or hybrid format. Select courses have required hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City public school. Students also participate in supervised teaching (student teaching and/or practicum) as the culmination of their course of study. Student teaching and/or practicum requires five full days per week for at least one semester.

Credits

49 to 50 (Including 24 credits of coursework in Latin)

Certification

Adolescent Latin Education Grades 7 to 12

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0
  • An index of at least 3.0 in an undergraduate major or the equivalent in Latin or classics. Students must have 30 credits of coursework in Latin
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A statement of purpose

To Apply

Applications are accepted each Fall and Spring semester.

We’re launching a new graduate admission application! The application will be available in late summer 2025. While you wait for the application to launch, view the How to Apply page for full application requirements. Join our School of Education email list for updates.

Application Deadlines

Fall Start

  • March 15

Spring Start

  • October 15

Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.

Related Programs

This program is not designed for individuals who have initial NYS certification in Social Studies 7-12. If you seek a Master’s Degree and Professional Certification in a related field, consider our Master’s Degrees for NYS Certified Teachers.

If you hold a master’s degree in Latin, you may be eligible for our Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate program in Adolescent Latin.

Contact an Admissions Advisor

edadmissions@hunter.cuny.edu

Program Leader

Jenny Castillo

Classical and Oriental Studies Department Advisor

Joanne Spurza

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