A certificate in the teaching of writing can be earned as part of the master’s degree in English (either literature or Writing Studies concentration). The certificate also can be earned separately from the degree.
The certificate is designed to offer continuing education for regional high school teachers of English and composition; to offer specialized education in composition to those earning master’s degrees who wish to pursue work as teachers of writing at regional community colleges and area universities; and to provide graduate students with the opportunity to earn job credentials in composition, as well as in literature.
Fifteen hours of course work are required for completion of the certificate:
Course List
Code Title Hours
Theory
ENGL 5780 Contemporary Literary Theories And Criticism 3
ENGL 5090 Current Writing Theory 3
Praxis
ENGL 6010 Teaching College Composition 13
Methods
ENGL 6180 Research Methods in Writing Studies 3
Research
ENGL 6890 Certificate Capstone 3
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January 2025
University of Toledo
2801 West Bancroft Street,
TOLEDO,
Ohio,
43606, United States
Must hold a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
GPA: Must have at least a 2.70 undergraduate grade point average
English Language Proficiency: TOEFL PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE 58, Duolingo 110.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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