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Marshall University, which is located in Huntington, West Virginia, offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Latin.

Studying Latin is an excellent foundation in the liberal arts and gives you the ability to read some of the world’s best literature, history and philosophy. Learning Latin helps with English grammar and prepares you to more easily learn other languages like Spanish.

The study of a foreign language like Latin also helps you develop critical thinking skills— increased powers of observation, analysis, logical reasoning, memory and adaptability— that are immediately transferable to other areas of higher education and to a diversity of careers.

Marshall’s Latin degree programs are part of the Department of Classics which also offers a bachelor’s degree program in Classics, and minors in Latin, Greek and Classics.

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Only Latin Degrees in WV

Marshall University is the only four-year institution in the state of West Virginia that offers both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Latin. Marshall also offers a Latin minor for students from any academic discipline.

Unique Interdisciplinary Environment

At Marshall, Latin is taught in an interdisciplinary environment that encourages students to explore adjunct fields, including art, archaeology, architecture, engineering, Greek, history, philosophy and sociology.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students can study abroad for a summer, semester or year. Archaeological excavations are an excellent way for Latin students to learn about the ancient world, meet students from around the globe and learn about new cultures.

Featured Courses
LAT 204 - Intermediate Latin
Varied readings including selections from Cicero's Orations and Vergil's Aeneid I-VI.
CL 436 - Roman Civilization
Study of ancient Roman culture, emphasizing parallels with present-day issues. Study of ancient Roman culture, emphasizing parallels with present-day issues.
LAT 499 - Latin Capstone Experience
Senior project: Working with a project director, students develop a paper written in an advanced Latin course into an expanded version that incorporates primary and secondary sources.
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Marshall Latin majors learn important skills to prepare for a wide range of professions, including: oral and written communication skills, public speaking; cultural diversity knowledge; foreign language and translational skills; critical thinking and research skills. Studies show that students who pursue bachelor’s degrees in Latin or Classics tend to do better on standardized tests like the LSAT and GRE, and have a higher acceptance into medical school. Recent reports also say that Silicon Valley is seeking more graduates with liberal arts or humanities degrees to bring in new ways of thinking and innovation.
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I love classics and humanities as a whole, because we are tight-knit and similar minded. I like Marshall because this is the only school in the state with my program.
Phoebe Stanley , Rupert, WV