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Composition Studies Graduate Certificate

Ashleigh Petts, Ph.D
Program Director
713-221-8076
pettsa@uhd.edu

Karlyli Juarez
Associate Director, Graduate Studies
CHSSGradStudies@uhd.edu



Graduate Degree and Graduate Certificate Application Deadlines

Fall 2026
August 7, 2026

Please note: Composition Studies Graduate Certificate Program is no longer accepting applications. 

Overview

The Composition Studies Graduate Certificate is a program designed to provide English and Writing/Composition instructors with the credentials needed to teach dual-credit/enrollment courses in Texas high schools or lower-division writing courses at local universities and community colleges.* Courses are taught online by faculty with extensive experience and expertise in teaching composition and writing courses. The program provides courses relevant to the challenges of teaching college writing in Texas—teaching that must negotiate different levels of academic preparation, language differences, and cultural differences by incorporating diverse pedagogical strategies.

Curriculum

Please visit the UHD Catalog for more detailed information on degree requirements, course offerings, and course descriptions.

Note: Students should regularly consult with the Program Director and current/future employers to determine which electives to take.

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