English Graduate Certificate

Strengthen Your Graduate Expertise in Writing and Literature

The Graduate Certificate in English at University of Houston-Clear Lake provides an additional credential for students who already hold a master’s degree or who are currently pursuing a master’s degree in another discipline.

This 18-hour certificate is designed to help students complete graduate subject-area coursework in English. When combined with a master’s degree in any field, the certificate completes the graduate coursework commonly required to teach dual-credit or community college English courses in Texas.

Build a Foundation in Literature, Writing and Rhetoric

Students pursuing the certificate complete coursework in writing and literature, drawing from British, American, and world/multicultural literary traditions. Students also select electives in literature or writing, allowing them to further specialize in an area aligned with their academic or professional goals.

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Admission Requirements

The certificate is intended for students who either currently hold a master’s degree in another discipline or are enrolled in a master’s degree program in another discipline.

Certificate Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in English requires 18 graduate credit hours.

Students complete approved graduate coursework in writing, literature, and related areas of English studies.

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Degree Requirements

This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree. 

English Graduate Certificate

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Cost Information

Investigate the direction of your future with this look into the prospective costs of a degree from UHCL.

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