Comparative Literary Studies Graduate Certificate

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The Comparative Literary Studies Graduate Certificate provides an in-depth exploration of how different national literatures are interconnected and how they relate to other disciplines such as art, music, history, psychology, philosophy, and politics. Graduate students in degree programs in other USF departments such as Philosophy, World Languages, and others are encouraged to apply.
Upon completion of this Certificate, students will have developed further skills in comparative or interdisciplinary studies and enhanced their teaching and research credentials for people graduating with a Ph.D. in Literature or other discipline.

For careers beyond academe, graduates of this Certificate offer advanced skills in research, writing, and critical thinking and have knowledge that can be applied to work in the arts, publishing, broadcasting, journalism, museums, public administration, and more.

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying.

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Additional Admission Requirements

Contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying.
All applications should include:
- Statement of Intent for comparative literary study. This statement should identify their two languages/literatures or two disciplines.

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

Required:
ENG 6019 Studies in Criticism and Theory II Credit Hours: 3
ENG 6939 Graduate Seminar in English Credit Hours: 3
And select two courses (6 Credit Hours) with one course taken in Literature from the list below and one course taken outside of Literature selected in consultation with the Graduate Certificate Director:
ENL 6206 Studies in Old English Credit Hours: 3
ENL 6216 Studies in Middle English Credit Hours: 3
ENL 6226 Studies in Sixteenth-Century British Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENL 6228 Studies in Seventeenth-Century British Literature Credit Hours: 3
AML 6017 Studies in American Literature to 1860 Credit Hours: 3
ENL 6246 Studies of the English Romantic Period Credit Hours: 3
ENL 6256 Studies in Victorian Literature Credit Hours: 3
AML 6018 Studies in American Literature 1860 to 1920 Credit Hours: 3
AML 6027 Studies in Modern American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENL 6276 Studies in Modern British Literature Credit Hours: 3
LIT 6096 Studies in Contemporary Literature Credit Hours: 3
GMS 6094 Experimental Design and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
AML 6608 Studies in African American Literature Credit Hours: 3
Or other graduate course approved by the Certificate Director

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.