Literature Certificate

To be eligible for the graduate certificate in literature, a person must be admitted to the University as a graduate student. An eligible person interested in the program should contact the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of English. Of the five required courses (15 credits), two must be core courses, Chaucer and Shakespearean Drama; four of the five courses must be at the 600-level; and one must be in American literature.

Admission Requirements

The Department of English requires no supplemental materials in addition to submission of the graduate application and official transcripts for admission to the certificate program.

Application Deadline

Applications to the Literature Certificate program are accepted on a rolling basis.

Assistantship/Scholarship Information

Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.

Financial Aid Information

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.