Program Overview
The Postsecondary Literacy Instruction at University of Cincinnati is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Postsecondary Literacy Instruction programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 43,122 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 27,788 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Postsecondary Literacy Instruction programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- My Degree Audit - for confirmed and current students
- My Transfer Course Equivalencies - for students considering transfer to UC
- UC Schedule of Classes - search course availability and descriptions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Hold a Baccalaureate Degree (Master\'s Degree is recommended, but not required)
- Have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate coursework
- Have completed a graduate-level reading and/or writing and/or language arts education course in the past five years (Note: Applicants who do not meet this prerequisite may be required to complete an additional online course as part of the Certificate coursework)
- Have basic familiarity with computers and the Internet
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 43,122 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 27,788 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 43,122 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 27,788 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cincinnati directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States
University of Cincinnati is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-04-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months