June 23rd, 2020

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

• Summer semester: Rolling
• Fall semester: Rolling
• Spring semester: 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)