Advanced Certificate Program
Sanskrit Advanced Certificate Program (SACP)
A comprehensive online curriculum in university-level Sanskrit studies.
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70 credits
Through a comprehensive curriculum of online courses, students engage in university-level coursework in Sanskrit studies. Students will receive training in the language in its various forms (Classical, Epic, Vedic, and Modern Spoken Sanskrit) as well as in Sanskrit literature of various genres (epic, narrative, philosophy, poetry). They will also be introduced to various other aspects of the academic study of Sanskrit, such as working with manuscripts and different scripts, work with commentaries, textual criticism, and Pāṇinian grammar. The program culminates in a graduate seminar where students will have the opportunity to carry out their own Sanskrit translation project.
Depending on the nature and frequency of study, students can expect to complete this program on average of 2.5-4 years. There is currently no time limit to complete the program.
Requirements
Curriculum
Course listings will continue to be updated as the curriculum develops.
100-level Courses (15 credits)
Students are required to take the following 3 courses.
- SKT 101 | Elementary Sanskrit I (5 credits)
- SKT 102 | Elementary Sanskrit II (5 credits)
- SKT 103 | Elementary Sanskrit III (5 credits)
200-level Courses (15 credits)
Students are required to take the following 3 courses.
300-level Courses (15 credits)
Students are required to take the following 3 courses.
- SKT 301 | Pātañjalayogaśāstra I: Samādhi Pāda (5 credits)
- SKT 303 | Vedic Sanskrit (5 credits)
- SKT 305 | Introduction to Pāṇinian Grammar I (5 credits)
Elective Courses (15 credits)
Students select a minimum of 3 elective courses of their choice.
- SKT 204 | Spoken Sanskrit I (5 credits)
- SKT 206 | Reading the Devīmāhātmya (5 credits)
- SKT 302 | Pātañjalayogaśāstra II: Sādhana Pāda (5 credits)
- SKT 304 | Vedic Sanskrit: Defense Against the Dark Arts (5 credits)
- SKT 306 | Pāṇinian Grammar II (5 credits)
- SKT 307 | Kāvya: Sanskrit Poetry (5 credits)
- SKT 308 | Pātañjalayogaśāstra III: Vibhūti Pāda (5 credits)
- SKT 309 | Pātañjalayogaśāstra IV: Kaivalya Pāda (5 credits)
Updated: Sep 16, 2026. Curriculum and requirements are subject to change.
Final requirement · 10 credits
SKT 501 | Sanskrit Graduate Seminar
Once a student has completed their initial 60 credits of coursework, they will be eligible to apply for the SKT 501 | Sanskrit Graduate Seminar. Course enrollment will open every other year.
Students must have the required credits prior to the registration period. Upon successful completion of SKT 501, students will receive their final 10 credits, and graduate with the Yogic Studies Sanskrit Certificate.
Next offeredSpring 2028
The Graduate Seminar will entail
- Live Zoom Sessions
- Required Readings & Discussions
- Final Comprehensive Exam
- Final Translation Project
- Final Presentation at Graduate Symposium
Program Dashboard
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Register anytime for the Advanced Certificate Program and begin tracking your course progress with our Program Dashboard. To begin, students will be asked to make a one-time payment of $25 USD.
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