Program Overview

Literature and Composition Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Literature and Composition prepares students for teaching literature and composition at the college level. Students will learn about specific subject areas of literature (American, British, World) and theories of composition.

Policies

For policies governing all graduate programs, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 18

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Required Courses

• ENGH 610: Proseminar in Teaching the Reading of Literature (3 credits)
• ENGH 697: Composition Theory (3 credits)
• ENGH 500: Research in English Studies (3 credits)
• Total Credits: 9

Electives

Choose three courses from the following:

• ENGH 511: Graduate Literature Survey
• ENGH 513: Topics in Literary and Cultural Studies
• ENGH 526: Special Topics in the History and Criticism of Children's Literature
• ENGH 551: Introduction to Literary Theory
• ENGH 590: Topics in Folk Narrative
• ENGH 620: Topics in Pedagogy
• ENGH 642: Seminar in British Literature
• ENGH 644: Seminar in American Literature
• ENGH 661: Seminar in African-American Literature
• ENGH 665: Seminar in Global Culture
• ENGH 685: Selected Topics, Movements, or Genres of Literature in English
• ENGH 696: Northern Virginia Writing Project Teacher/Research Seminar
• Total Credits: 9

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