Poetics and Theory (Advanced Certificate) at New York University

Programme overview

All students enrolled in PhD and MA programs in the Graduate School of Arts and Science are eligible. Students funded through the MacCracken program pay no additional tuition or fees. Students should submit a statement of purpose, a letter of recommendation, clearance from the departmental director of graduate studies, and the first two pages of the regular GSAS application form to the director.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science | Duration: 20 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The program requires the completion of 20 credits. A maximum of 8 credits may be shared with the credits required for the MA or PhD. In addition to the five courses, students seeking the advanced certificate must present a paper, at least once, at one of the yearly workshops or conferences offered by the Program in Poetics and Theory. Sample required courses: Pro seminar in Poetics & Theory: The Origins of Lit Theory; Poetics & Theory Seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include: Academic Transcripts Test Scores (if required) Applicant Statements Résumé or Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation, and A non-refundable application fee. See Poetics and Theory for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 20 credits

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