Certificate in Composition & Rhetoric
The Certificate Program in Composition and Rhetoric is a non-degree, graduate certificate program composed of 15 credit hours of specialized courses designed to explore the theoretical and pedagogical issues pertaining to the study of writing through rhetoric and composition theory.
The Certificate in Composition and Rhetoric is appropriate for candidates planning to teach writing at the undergraduate level or secondary level.
Credits earned toward this certificate may apply to or be transferred into the Master of Arts in English at the program director's discretion. To be applied to MAE program, all certificate coursework must be completed within 6 years, including any transfer work.
Course requirements
The Certificate in Composition and Rhetoric requires the following 15 hours of coursework:
Core course (3 hours)
- ENG 556 -- Composition/Rhetoric Theory and Pedagogy
Electives (12 hours, select any four)
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ENG 544 -- Research Methods in Professional Writing
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ENG 546 -- Grant Writing
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ENG 630 -- The Teaching of Composition
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ENG 632 -- Histories of Writing Technologies
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ENG 636 -- Issues in Professional Writing
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ENG 638 -- Theories of Community Literacy
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ENG 639 -- Fieldwork in Community Literacy
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ENG 646 -- Composition and Rhetoric Practicum
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ENG 647 -- History of Rhetoric
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COM 650 -- Rhetorical Criticism
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COM 671 -- Media Criticism
Registration requirements
Registration for the Certificate in Composition and Rhetoric requires the following:
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Application for graduate admission to NKU
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Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work
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Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
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Grade of B or higher on all graduate work that may apply to the certificate.
At the discretion of the graduate director, a writing sample may be required for evaluation and undergraduate courses recommended for applicants who did not focus on English or writing at the undergraduate level.