Graduate Certificate Program in Storytelling

The postbaccalaureate credit certificate program in Storytelling is designed for persons with an interest in the techniques, theories, and literature associated with the ancient and modern art of storytelling. The certificate is especially valuable for teacher use in language arts instruction and for improving communications skills; it can also be used effectively by librarians and recreation leaders. This program is open to matriculated, upper division undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students. Completion of this credit certificate program requires 32 units in core and elective courses.

Requirements for the Certificate (32 units)

Completion of this credit program requires 32 units in required courses and elective courses.

Required Courses (20 units)

Field work (4 units)

EDEL 598 - Graduate Directed Study (1–4) and/or

Electives (8 units)

Select from the following:

ANTH 445 - Myth and Folklore (4)
TA 401 - Advanced Creative Dramatics (4)
With adviser approval, students may include courses in the folklore of an ethnic culture.

U.S. Department of Education Gainful Employment Disclosure

Program: Storytelling
Occupations that this certificate program prepares students to enter:
-Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers; SOC Code 25-2000;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00 ;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2012.00 ;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2021.00 ;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2041.00;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2031.00 ;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2022.00 ;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2042.00 ;
-Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School; SOC Code 25-2032;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2032.00
-Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors; SOC Code 25-3011;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-3011.00
-Self-Enrichment Education Teachers; SOC Code 25-3021;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-3021.00
-Teachers and Instructors, All Other; SOC Code 25-3099;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-3099.00
On-time graduation rate for students completing this program:
No completions by non-degree seeking students in 2009-10
Costs of Attendance for the entire normal duration (four quarters, at two courses per quarter) of this certificate program:
Tuition and Fees: $7,435
Books and Supplies: $2,184
Median loan debt incurred by students who completed this certificate program:
N/A
The job placement rate for students completing the program:
Data not available.

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