The undergraduate program in Latin and Classical Studies prepares teachers of Latin in grades 5–12. The program reflects current theory and practice in teaching Latin. Students complete a strong liberal arts background including the equivalent of a major in Latin and Classical Studies.

In the professional education courses students develop effective communication skills, the ability to acquire and use knowledge from a variety of media and technologies, and leadership ability in curriculum development and instruction. There is close coordination of classwork in education, field experiences and study of pedagogy. Student teaching provides first-hand experience with various roles and responsibilities of schools and school personnel, and allows students to put their knowledge into practice and refine their skills. The Latin and Classics courses emphasize communication, as well as grammar, culture, and literature.

At the graduate level, programs are offered leading to the MAT. The MAT program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in Latin who have not had any professional education courses. See the Master of Arts in Teaching Program.

Courses Open to Undergraduates

• SED CL 520 Methods of Teaching Latin and Classical Studies, 5–12
• SED CL 540 Student Teaching Practicum: Latin and Classical Studies, 5–12
• SED CT 575 General Methods of Instruction: 5–12
• SED ED 100 Introduction to Education
• SED ED 101 Education Lab
• SED ED 410 Social Context of Education
• SED ED 412 Civic Context of Education

The MAT program in Latin & Classical Studies Education prepares teachers of Latin for grades 5–12. The program reflects current theory and practice in teaching Latin. Students who have completed a strong liberal arts background with a major in Latin & Classical Studies Education are eligible to apply.

In the professional education courses, students develop effective communication skills, the ability to acquire and use knowledge from a variety of media and technologies, and leadership ability in curriculum development and instruction. There is close coordination of classwork in education, field experiences, and study of pedagogy. Student teaching provides first-hand experience with various responsibilities of schools and school personnel and allows students to put their knowledge into practice while refining pedagogical skills. The Latin & Classics courses emphasize communication, as well as grammar, culture, and literature.

Courses Open to Graduate Students

• SED CL 520 Methods of Teaching Latin & Classical Studies, 5–12
• SED CL 540 Student Teaching Practicum: Latin & Classical Studies, 5–12
• SED CT 575 General Methods of Instruction: 5–12