The Certificate in Latin will allow students to document their competence in and knowledge of the Latin language for scholarship opportunities, employers and graduate schools. It will also allow them to demonstrate their knowledge of the historical importance and influence of the Latin language and ancient and medieval Latin-speaking cultures, both for the documentary purposes listed above and for their own educational enrichment.
Plan Requirements
A total of 12 semester hours is required; at least six credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. the UNC Language Exchange) or satisfied by transfer credit.
Track 1
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| WLLA 101 | Elementary Latin I | 3 |
| WLLA 102 | Elementary Latin II | 3 |
| WLLA 201 | Intermediate Latin I | 3 |
| WLLA 202 | Intermediate Latin II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Track 2
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| WLLA 102 | Elementary Latin II | 3 |
| WLLA 201 | Intermediate Latin I | 3 |
| WLLA 202 | Intermediate Latin II | 3 |
| WLLA 399 | Directed Readings in Latin | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Track 3
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| WLLA 201 | Intermediate Latin I | 3 |
| WLLA 202 | Intermediate Latin II | 3 |
| WLLA 399 | Directed Readings in Latin | 3 |
| 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Track 4
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| WLLA 202 | Intermediate Latin II | 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
- Students who place into WLLA 202 may consider pursuing the Classical Studies Minor with Latin Concentration instead of the certificate.
- There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experiences.
- Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
- completion of the coursework noted above;
- a grade of C- or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements;
- an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements.
