Literature and Composition Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Literature and Composition equips students with the knowledge and skills to teach literature and composition at the college level. It focuses on studying specific subject areas of literature and developing expertise in composition theory. Students must complete 18 credits, including required courses in teaching literature, composition theory, and research methods, and electives in various literary topics.

Program Outline

Degree 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.

Outline:

• Total Credits: 18
• Program Structure: 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)
• Electives: Choose three courses from the following: (9 credits)
• 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