Comparative Literary Studies Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

A 12-credit certificate exploring how national literatures are interconnected and how they relate to art, music, history, psychology, philosophy and politics, building comparative and interdisciplinary skills and strengthening teaching and research credentials for Ph.D. graduates.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Required: Studies in Criticism and Theory II and Graduate Seminar in English, plus one literature course (e.g. Victorian, Modern American or African American literature) and one course outside literature chosen with the Certificate Director.

Career pathways

Careers beyond academia in the arts, publishing, broadcasting, journalism, museums and public administration.

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Entry requirements

University of South Florida graduate certificates (university-wide): Graduate certificate applicants at USF need a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (or a graduate GPA of 3.00, if applicable) and must be admitted to the certificate itself; admission to a certificate does not guarantee admission to a degree programme. Applicants without a bachelor's degree or higher from the United States or a designated English-speaking country submit English proficiency test scores (USF graduate minimums: IELTS 6.5; Duolingo English Test 110; TOEFL iBT 79 on the earlier scale or 4.5 on the scale used after 21 January 2026). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying. Programme-specific: Applicants should contact the Certificate Director before applying and include a statement of intent for comparative literary study identifying their two languages/literatures or two disciplines.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credit hours

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