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.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 18
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGH 610 | Proseminar in Teaching the Reading of Literature | 3 |
| ENGH 697 | Composition Theory | 3 |
| ENGH 500 | Research in English Studies | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Graduate Literature Survey | ||
| Topics in Literary and Cultural Studies | ||
| Special Topics in the History and Criticism of Children's Literature | ||
| Introduction to Literary Theory | ||
| Topics in Folk Narrative | ||
| Topics in Pedagogy | ||
| Seminar in British Literature | ||
| Seminar in American Literature | ||
| Seminar in African-American Literature | ||
| Seminar in Global Culture | ||
| Selected Topics, Movements, or Genres of Literature in English | ||
| Northern Virginia Writing Project Teacher/Research Seminar | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |