Why Pursue a Graduate Certificate in Rhetoric and Composition
UTSA’s Graduate Certificate in Rhetoric and Composition is designed for graduate students who are interested in working at the masters or doctoral level. This certificate offers specialization in the field, something that is not offered by any other San Antonio area university. Studying rhetoric and composition enhances students’ employment credentials as college- and university-level writing instructors, as well as professional writers in corporate, non-profit, or educational settings. Additionally, this certificate offers professional development at the graduate level for teachers who are already teaching English Language Arts at the high school level.
Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline.
For international students, please note that student visas are not issued at UTSA for non-degree-seeking students, including certificate programs. For more information, visit our international students admission page.
| Rhetoric and Composition (CERT) | ||
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform | |
| TOEFL/IELTS Score | 562 TOEFL Paper / 84 TOEFL Internet / 7 IELTS scores for International applicants (exempt countries). Scores are currently waived for this program through the 2023-24 academic year. | |
| Writing Sample | Required | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Admission Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
| Rhetoric and Composition (CERT) | |||
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| Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Priority | March 15 | September 15 | Not Available |
| International | June 1 | November 1 | April 1 |
| Domestic | July 1 | November 1 | April 1 |
Funding Opportunities
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