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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

English Pedagogy Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: LA-CERG-EPGY
Web: english.gmu.edu

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  
Department: English  

The graduate certificate in English pedagogy provides students with course work that focuses on teaching in the domains of English studies, including literature, composition, creative writing, and technical writing.

The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any of several programs in English and elsewhere. Part of the course work toward the certificate may be applied to those degrees with the approval of the director of the degree program.

The graduate certificate in English pedagogy may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

Application Requirements


Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admissions  section of this catalog. For information specific to the graduate certificate in English pedagogy, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

Certificate Requirements


Students pursuing this certificate must complete 18 credits of English graduate courses: 6 credits in 2 core courses, 6 credits selected from the list of additional pedagogy courses, and 6 credits from area electives. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 3.00 in each course.

Two pedagogy courses (6 credits) chosen from:


Area electives (6 credits)


Students select content-area course work that supports their goals in developing pedagogical expertise. Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor.

Total: 18 credits