Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 18
Certificate description: The 18-hour Graduate Certificate in English trains students in the history and analysis of literature and the English language as well as writing and research skills. Through this certificate, students will:
- Deepen their knowledge of the English language and literature across historical periods and cultures
- Learn and apply a variety of critical methods for interpreting literature
- Practice creative and expository writing at the graduate level
- Acquire advanced research skills through structured assignments and feedback from experienced doctoral faculty
- Research and design educational content appropriate for college-level English courses
Student can take any English courses at the 7000 level, or 8000 level with instructor approval, up to 18 credits; offerings may vary from year to year.
Admission criteria: BA degree including successful completion of some English coursework
Certificate web site:
http://catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofartsandscience/english/grad-cert-english/
Admission Criteria
Application Deadlines
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Summer | Rolling |
| Fall | Rolling |
| Spring | Rolling |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Graduate Certificate Program
- English department application (built into the Graduate School online application)