Easily completed in one calendar year, this certificate gives students who already hold at least a master’s degree in a different field the 18 hours of graduate study in literature that are the minimum requirement for teaching that subject at the post-secondary level in Virginia.
Program Highlights
Gives students a grounding in the history and cultural significance of American, British, and other literary traditions written primarily in English
Includes focused study of culturally diverse literary traditions, such as African-American, Native American, Asian American, and World literatures
Gives students comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the various methodologies for interpreting literary works that literary scholars have developed
Offers students curricular flexibility in choosing which areas of literature they wish to focus on
Affords students the choice to take an additional twelve hours and complete requirements for the M. A. in English—Literature Emphasis degree
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
$127,690
Median Salary
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$77,660
Median Salary
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Librarians
$60,760
Median Salary
Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers
Alumni Careers
Tidewater Community College
Instructor of English
Eastern Shore Community College
Instructor of English
Old Dominion University
Instructor of English
Christopher Newport University
Instructor of English
Granby High School
Advanced Placement English Teacher
Kempsville High School
Advanced Placement English Teacher
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Literature at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in Literature should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
An investigation of how African American literature has innovated, influenced, and been influenced by literary…
ENGL 565
AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE
An investigation of how African American literature has innovated, influenced, and been influenced by literary movements, historical events, social transitions, and political upheavals.
An application of advanced theoretical and critical approaches to Shakespeare's works. May be repeated more than once…
ENGL 615
Shakespeare
An application of advanced theoretical and critical approaches to Shakespeare's works. May be repeated more than once for credit if different group of works or themes is being studied.
An examination of the discourse of postcolonial critical theory literature produced in postcolonial, diasporic and…
ENGL 735
Postcolonial Literature and Theory
An examination of the discourse of postcolonial critical theory literature produced in postcolonial, diasporic and global contexts. Prerequisite: Any equivalent graduate level critical theory course or instructor permission.
Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit$642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit$1,486
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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