English Graduate Certificates

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Graduate Certificates in English for Post-Baccalaureate Students.

The English Graduate program offers two 9-hour graduate certificates.

Overview

Three courses (9 semester hours)
A course completed for one certificate cannot apply toward the second certificate
No independent studies can apply
A grade of B or better must be earned in any graduate course applied to completing the certificate. Students can remain in the program (i.e., continue taking classes) as long as they maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Certificate I: Graduate Certificate in English-Professional Studies

Outcome: Students will gain knowledge to support advancement within a current position or movement toward new opportunities in teaching or professional writing.

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Certificate II: Graduate Certificate in English-Literature and Language Studies

Outcome: Students will learn to analyze, interpret, and synthesize literary texts to write about a broad range of genres, literary movements, and major authors. Additionally students will understand foundational English language history, changes, and practices.

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