English Online Graduate Certificate
Advance Your Expertise in English Studies
Ohio University's Graduate Certificate in English is a 100% online, asynchronous graduate certificate designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced coursework in English studies. The certificate provides 20 graduate credit hours focused on literary analysis, interpretation, research, and scholarly communication.
This certificate is particularly well-suited for educators who already hold a master's degree and are seeking the graduate-level English coursework required to teach College Credit Plus (CCP) courses in Ohio. Learn more on the College Credit Plus for Educators webpage.
Designed for working professionals, the certificate can be completed part-time or full-time and is typically finished in three semesters.
Why Choose the Graduate Certificate in English?
- Earn 20 graduate credit hours in English
- 100% online and asynchronous coursework
- Complete in as few as three semesters
- Designed for working professionals and educators
- Supports eligibility requirements for teaching College Credit Plus (CCP) courses in Ohio
- Up to 9 credit hours may be applied toward future graduate study, subject to program requirements
Curriculum
Through graduate-level coursework in English studies, students will:
- Analyze literary texts within their historical and cultural contexts
- Apply critical and theoretical approaches to textual interpretation
- Conduct scholarly research using discipline-specific sources and methodologies
- Develop evidence-based written arguments and literary analyses
- Strengthen advanced communication and critical thinking skills
The Graduate Certificate in English requires 20 graduate credit hours. Courses are taught by faculty from Ohio University's nationally recognized English graduate programs and explore a range of topics in literature, criticism, rhetoric, writing, and culture.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in English requires:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
- Official Transcripts of all academic work showing a 3.0 GPA must be submitted with the online application.
- Statement of purpose describing your special interests and professional goals.
- Two letters of recommendation
- English Proficiency: Please review information about Ohio University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.
- A $50 application fee is associated with the submission of your application for this program.
Applications are reviewed by the Department of English and the Graduate College.