About the course

The Composition and Rhetoric Certificate is a non-degree, graduate certificate program composed of 18 credit hours of specialized courses designed to explore the theoretical and pedagogical issues pertaining to the study of writing through rhetorical and composition theory. The Composition and Rhetoric Certificate is appropriate for candidates planning to teach writing at the undergraduate level or secondary level, as well as those interested in furthering their knowledge of writing in the professions, as a social practice, and to effect change.

　　Credits earned toward the Composition and Rhetoric Certificate may apply to or be transferred into the Master of Arts in English (MAE) at the graduate program director?s discretion. If certificate coursework is applied to the MAE program, this certificate coursework can be no more than six years old at the time of graduation from the MAE program. Candidates must complete all coursework for the certificate program within six years, including any transfer work. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Highland Heights
Fall (August), 2024	Highland Heights
Spring (January), 2025	Highland Heights
Fall (August), 2025	Highland Heights
Spring (January), 2026	Highland Heights

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northern Kentucky University

An application for graduate admission to Northern Kentucky University.

　　official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work.

　　a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

　　an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

　　a grade of B or higher on all graduate work that may apply to the certificate. toefl 79/550 ielts 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 October 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Northern Kentucky University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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