Graduate Certificate Narrative Studies at Arizona State University

The graduate certificate in narrative studies is a comprehensive program that helps you explore narrative and storytelling across a range of cultures, genres, media and historical periods. With curriculum emphasis on creation and analysis of narrative, you'll delve into the structural, social, cultural, rhetorical and historical aspects of narrative and storytelling in texts, film and other media.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts  |  Department: School of Applied Sciences and Arts  |  Duration: 15 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

15 credit hours Required Core (12 credit hours) ENG 503 History of Narrative (3) ENG 505 Narrative Research Methods (3) ENG 509 Studies in Narrative Writing (3) ENG 520 Visual Narratives (3) Electives (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Elective coursework should be selected in consultation with the program advisor and requires approval by the program head prior to enrollment.

Career pathways

Graduates are equally prepared to become candidates for further academic studies; to advance their careers as area educators in the language arts; and to step into one of the many professions that value creativity, critical thinking and highly skilled communication, including teaching, writing, online publishing and editing. Career examples: copywriter, creative writer, editor, freelance writer.

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